Matthew Chapter 3

Prepare Ye the Way in the Wilderness

John the Baptist preparing the way for Christ.

Matthew 3:1-4,11,12

Isaiah 40:3-5 (P,M)

Malachi 3:1

Also may have a future bearing.

Malachi 4:4-6

Matthew 11:13,14

Mark 1:4-8

Luke 1:17

Luke 3:3-6

Luke 7:24-28

John 1:23,24

JND v11, pp132

JND Collected writings. Note comments from Chs. 40-50 of Isaiah ect.

Prepare Ye the Way in the Wilderness

John the Baptist preparing the way for the Messiah. See most references in Isaiah 40:3-5.

Matthew 3:1-4,11,12 (P)

Isaiah 40:3-5

The past judgment was the flood (Gen 7). Coming final judgment is one of fire. See references below about judgments of fire.

Matthew 3:11,12

Isaiah 66:15

Daniel 7:9

Malachi 4:1

2 Thessalonians 1:7,8

2 Peter 3:5-7 (P)

Revelation 16:8

Revelation 20:9

Revelation 21:1

First heaven and the first earth passed away by judgment of fire.

The Spirit as a dove descending and abiding on Christ. See Matt 3:16.

Matthew 3:16

John 1:32 (P)

Christ's Public Service During the 3 1/2 Years

The Holy Spirit descending upon Christ. See Matt. 3:16, also Isaiah 11:2.

Matthew 3:16

Isaiah 11:2

Luke 3:22 (P)

The Holy Spirit descending upon Christ. See references in Matt 3:16.

Matthew 3:16

Mark 1:9,10 (P)

The Holy Spirit coming and resting on Christ. His committal to the remnant and beginning of His public service.

Matthew 3:16 (P)

Isaiah 11:2

Mark 1:9,10

Luke 3:22

John 1:32

The Spirit resting upon Christ.

Matthew 3:16

Isaiah 11:2 (P,M)

Isaiah 42:1

Mark 1:9,10

Luke 3:22

John 1:32,33

At His baptism. Father's delight in His Son. Beginning of His public service. His identification with His people (the remnant).

Matthew 3:17 (P,M)

2 Samuel 7:14

Psalms 2:7

Looks more to the coming millennial rule of Christ.

Isaiah 42:1-4

Mark 1:11

Luke 3:22

Satan

The Father's delight and approval of His Son. The beginning of His public service. See references in Matt.3:17.

Matthew 3:17

Mark 1:11 (P)

Christ as Jehovah's servant, whom my soul delighteth in, will put my Spirit upon Him, and bringing justice on the earth.

Matthew 3:17

In whom my soul delighteth in.

Genesis 49:10

Justice on the earth, obedience of peoples ect.

Psalms 72:4

Bring justice to the earth and the afflicted.

Isaiah 11:2

My Spirit shall rest upon Him.

Isaiah 42:1-4 (P,M)

Isaiah 43:10

My servant.

Matthew 12:16-21

Link with Isaiah 42:1-4

Christ's Public Service During the 3 1/2 Years

The Father's delight in Christ and the beginning of His public service. See Matt. 3:17.

Matthew 3:17

Luke 3:22 (P)

Christ Suffering at the Hands of Men

Christ anticipating His sufferings both at the hands of men and His atoning sufferings, followed by a voice out of heaven saying: "I both have glorified and will glorify it again". This was the third time His Father's voice of approval was heard.

Matthew 3:17

The Father's voice the first time glorifying Christ. See also references in Mark and Luke.

Matthew 17:5

The Father's voice the second time glorifying Christ. See also references in Mark and Luke.

Matthew 26:35-25

His anticipative sufferings.See references in Matt. Mark and Luke.

John 12:27,28 (P)

The Coming Messiah

Declared Son of God.

Matthew 3:17

Psalms 2:7 (P,M)

Matthew 16:16

Matthew 17:5

Luke 1:35,36

Acts 13:33

Romans 1:4

Hebrews 5:5