Category: Matthew
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Led Into the Wilderness
The transition is abrupt. In the previous scene, the heavens opened. The Spirit descended. The Father declared, “This is my… READ MORE
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The Beloved Son
Jesus has just fulfilled all righteousness in obedience. Now something happens that no one could manufacture. “He went up straightway… READ MORE
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To Fulfil All Righteousness
John had just tried to avoid baptizing Jesus. The objection made sense. If baptism is for repentant sinners, why would… READ MORE
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I Have Need of Thee
There is something deeply human in this verse. John “forbad him.” The word carries the sense of strong resistance. This… READ MORE
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When the King Stood in the Sinners’ Line
John has been preaching repentance. Crowds have been confessing sin. Religious leaders have been rebuked. And into that atmosphere of… READ MORE
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The Mightier One Who Baptizes and Judges
After preaching with prophetic authority and confronting religious leaders with fearless clarity, John draws attention away from himself. “He that… READ MORE
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Fruit That Proves Repentance
John’s words cut straight through religious appearance: “Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance.” Repentance produces fruit. The phrase “meet… READ MORE
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Fleeing the Wrath to Come
Up to this point, the scene has been one of movement and confession. Crowds are coming. Sins are being acknowledged.… READ MORE
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Confession of Sins
Matthew tells us that “Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan” went out to John. The… READ MORE
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The Prophet Who Lived His Message
Matthew pauses in verse 4 to describe John’s clothing and diet. At first glance, it may seem like an odd… READ MORE
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