Tag: second Elijah

  • John Abstained, Jesus Drank, Haters Hated

    John Abstained, Jesus Drank, Haters Hated

    We are in the midst of Matthew’s section describing the kingdom of Heaven. So far, we have seen that Christ’s kingdom is a kingdom of priests and of prestige even for the least. In tonight’s text, Jesus juxtaposes the kingdom of Heaven with the kingdom of this world. We will see what sets the church…

  • Why Did Jesus Receive the Baptism of Repentance From John?

    Why Did Jesus Receive the Baptism of Repentance From John?

    Last week, we started this section of Matthew’s Gospel that we are referring to as the prelude to Jesus’ preaching ministry. John the Baptist taught some very significant things concerning the kingdom of heaven, which was at hand. As he is teaching, Jesus comes to be baptized by him. Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus arrived from…

  • What is the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord?

    What is the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord?

    In Matthew 3:1-4:11, we find Matthew’s prelude to Jesus’ public preaching ministry. In this prelude, the necessity of the true Gospel will be made evident and Matthew will take the opportunity to, once again, prove that Jesus is the fulfillment of national Israel. Matthew 3:1-12 Now in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in…