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THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17

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(KJV) Matthew 3:17

And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

THE TRINITY IN EXAMPLE / MATTHEW 3:17

Jesus’ baptism is an extraordinary revelation in that it gives a unique picture of the Trinity, the fact that the one true God exists in three distinct, interrelated, unified persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; 1 Peter 1:2).

  1. Jesus Christ, who is Himself God and equal with God the Father (John 1:1; John 10:30), is baptized in the Jordan. 
  2. The Holy Spirit, who is also God and equal with the Father (Acts 5:3-4), comes upon Jesus like a dove. 

God the Father declares that He is well pleased with His Son, Jesus. This situation reveals three distinct yet fully divine (fully God) and equal persons, each possessing all three exist in such unity that they are not three Gods, but one (Mark 1:11; Matthew 28:19; John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:4-13; Ephesians 2:18; 1 Peter 1:2).

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  1. SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16
  2. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
  3. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
  4. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
  5. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
  6. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  7. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  8. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  9. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  10. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  11. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  12. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  13. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  14. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  15. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  16. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  17. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  18. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  19. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  20. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  21. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  22. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  23. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  24. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  25. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  26. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16

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(KJV) Matthew 3:16

And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

SPIRIT … ON HIM / MATTHEW 3:16

Everything Jesus did – His preaching, His healings, His suffering, His victory over sin and Satan’s power – He did by the power of the Holy Spirit. Even though He was fully God, He willingly laid aside and limited His rights and privileges as God. In becoming fully human, He had to operate the same way we must – as people dependent on God’s Holy Spirit. If Jesus could do nothing apart from the power of the Holy Spirit’s power (Luke 4:1-2; Luke 1:14; Luke 1:18-19; John 3:34; Acts 1:1-2; Acts 10:38). The Spirit equipped and worked powerfully through Jesus to accomplish God’s plan of restoring His relationship with all people (Luke 3:21-22). Jesus Himself would later baptize His followers with the Holy Spirit so that they too might have the Spirit’s power to accomplish His purposes for them (Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5; Acts 1:8; Acts 2:4).

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  1. JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13
  2. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
  3. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
  4. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
  5. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  6. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  7. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  8. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  9. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  10. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  11. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  12. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  13. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  14. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  15. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  16. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  17. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  18. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  19. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  20. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  21. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  22. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  23. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  24. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  25. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13

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(KJV) Matthew 3:13

Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

JESUS … BAPTIZED / MATTHEW 3:13

Jesus was baptized by John for the following reasons:

  1. “To fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15; Leviticus 16:4; Galatians 4:4-5). Christ, through water baptism, made a public statement that He was prepared to fulfill all of God’s requirements.
  2. To identify Himself with sinners – although Jesus Himself never sinned and did not need to repent or make a change in His life (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24). 

To associate Himself with the new movement of God that was calling everyone to repent – to turn from their own ways, accept Christ and follow God – if they wanted to be part of God’s spiritual kingdom. (John 1:23, 32-33; John 1:33).

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  1. WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11
  2. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
  3. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
  4. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  5. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  6. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  7. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  8. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  9. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  10. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  11. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  12. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  13. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  14. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  15. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  16. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  17. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  18. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  19. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  20. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  21. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  22. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  23. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  24. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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Margarita & Stace

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WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11

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(KJV) Matthew 3:11

 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

WILL BAPTIZE YOU WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / MATTHEW 3:11

John teaches that the work of the Messiah will involve baptizing His followers with the Holy Spirit and fire. This baptism would provide great spiritual power and enthusiasm to live for Christ and spread His message (Luke 3:16). Many scholars view the reference to “fire” as referring to the spiritually purifying presence of God and the refining work of God’s Spirit. The context of this passage, however, could mean that “fire” refers to judgment (Matthew 3:12; Luke 3:17); “unquenchable fire” is the same as the “lake of fire” in Revelation 20:10; Revelation 20:14; Revelation 20:15. Like the Old Testament prophets, John did not see or describe the time gap between the first and second coming of Christ. Jesus came first as the Messiah, to save people spiritually and baptize them in the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:11; Acts 1:5). He will come again as the judge who separates the wheat from the chaff, the godly from the ungodly (Matthew 3:12; Revelation 20:15).

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  1. FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8
  2. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
  3. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  4. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  5. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  6. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  7. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  8. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  9. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  10. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  11. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  12. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  13. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  14. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  15. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  16. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  17. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  18. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  19. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  20. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  21. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  22. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  23. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8

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(KJV) Matthew 3:8

Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE / MATTHEW 3:8

In spiritual terms, to “produce fruit” means to show outward evidence (what can be seen) of true inward faith (what God is doing inside) through visible growth in character, compassion and godly behavior. Genuine repentance will always lead to an active faith and godly behavior (Matthew 3:2; Matthew 23:23; Luke 3:10-14; Acts 26:20; John 15:16). Those who say they believe in Christ and are God’s children and yet do not live in a way that produces and shows good fruit, are like trees that, in the end, will be cut down and thrown into the fire (Matthew 3: 8-10, 12). 

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  1. PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7
  2. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  3. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  4. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  5. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  6. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  7. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  8. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  9. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  10. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  11. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  12. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  13. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  14. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  15. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  16. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  17. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  18. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  19. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  20. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  21. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  22. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7

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(KJV) Matthew 3:7

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES / MATTHEW 3:7

The Pharisees and Sadducees were two of the most important religious groups in Judaism (the faith and religious culture of the Jews, based primarily on Old Testament laws, customs and standards).

  1. The Pharisees were a Jewish religious group that was faithful to the teachings and practices of the entire Old Testament, which they accepted according to their own human interpretations. Their personal interpretation often changed or overlooked the real purpose and principles behind God’s laws. They especially focused on the teaching that salvation came by strict obedience to every standard of God’s law (and, of course, their interpretations of that law). They taught that the coming Messiah would be an earthly ruler who would help Israel overcome and rule over the nations, forcing all people to obey God’s law. However, their religion was only an outward display; there was no true inward godliness of heart (Matthew 23:25). They refused to acknowledge the corruption of their own human nature (which greatly affected their interpretation of God’s law and view of salvation). The Pharisees opposed Jesus and His message that true religion is a matter of the heart and spirit and not simply a matter of obeying laws and rules – even the commands of Scripture (Matthew 9:14; 23:2-4; Luke 18:9-4). God does require obedience, but it must be a heartfelt response that rises up out of true love for Him (Romans 1:5; 6:16; 2 Corinthians 9:13; 2 John 1:6).
  2. The Sadducees were more of a political group who were non-traditional in their religious views. They did not accept the reality of the supernatural. While appearing to follow God’s law, they really denied many of its teachings. For example, they rejected the doctrines (teachings) of the resurrection, angels and eternal spirits (Acts 23:8), as well as miracles and the judgment to come. Living godly lives was not very important to them. They also persecuted Jesus and His followers (Matthew 16:1-4).

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  1. KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2
  2. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  3. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  4. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  5. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  6. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  7. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  8. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  9. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  10. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  11. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  12. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  13. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  14. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  15. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  16. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  17. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  18. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  19. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  20. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  21. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2

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(KJV) Matthew 3:2

And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN – REPENT / MATTHEW 3:2

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

This phrase refers to God’s unlimited power and authority over all things and that His purposes are being fulfilled presently on earth, as they will continue to be throughout eternity. This particular phrase is found only in Matthew (33 times). The other Gospels (Mark, Luke and John) use the expression “kingdom of God”. Most Jews avoided using the name of God, so Matthew chose to use this phrase for his Jewish audience (primarily Jewish Christians to show them how Old Testament prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus). Jesus probably used both phrases, one in place of the other. 

REPENT

The basic meaning of repentance (Greek metanoeo) is “to turn around” – to make a complete change. It is turning away from evil and turning toward God through faith in Christ (John 14:1, 6; Acts 8:22; 26:18; 1Peter 2:25). True repentance leads to spiritual salvation and a personal relationship with God. Such repentance involves changing our attitude toward God, admitting our sin, turning from our own way, submitting to Christ’s leadership and beginning to follow God’s plans for our lives. 

  1. The decision to turn from sin, which is rebellion against God, in order to receive spiritual salvation involves accepting Christ as both Savior (who rescues us from the penalty of sin) and as Lord – the highest authority over our lives. Therefore, repentance involves a change of leaders (lords) in one’s life: from the lordship of Satan and self (Ephesians 2:2) to the lordship of Christ and His Word (Acts 26:18).
  2. Repentance is an opportunity for all sinners to make the choice to turn from sin and turn to God. It is made possible by the grace (undeserved favor and love) God has shown us through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. The lives of those who hear and accept His message will be spiritually renewed (made alive) and changed (Acts 11:21). But we all must take advantage of the opportunity and make the decision to follow Christ for ourselves. 
  3. True saving faith – the kind that brings us back into a personal and eternal relationship with God – involves more than simply believing and agreeing in your mind that Christ is the Savior. Just as genuine repentance requires a change of direction and behavior, real faith in God also requires action. A person puts faith into action by breaking away from sin and deciding in his or her heart to live in such a way that his or her character and lifestyle please God. Any other teaching of Christian faith is a misrepresentation of the Biblical message about believing in and following Christ. Faith that includes repentance is always a condition for spiritual salvation (Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3,5; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 11:21).
  4. Repentance was a basic message of Old Testament prophets (Jeremiah 7:3; Ezekiel 18:30; Joel 2:12-14; Malachi 3:7), John the Baptist (Matthew 3:2), Jesus Christ (Matthew 4:17; 18:3; Luke 5:32) and New Testament 2 Peter 3:9). The challenge and opportunity to repent must always be included whenever one is preaching the gospel message – the “good news” about forgiveness and new life available through Christ (Luke 24:4).

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  1. WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23
  2. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  3. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  4. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  5. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  6. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  7. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  8. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  9. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  10. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  11. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  12. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  13. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  14. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  15. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  16. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  17. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  18. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  19. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  20. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23

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(KJV) Matthew 2:22-23 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

WARNED IN A DREAM / MATTHEW 2:22-23

God’s warnings to the Magi (Matthew 2:12) and to Joseph (Matthew 2:22) teach us that God watches over those He loves. This situation also shows that God knows how to defeat the plans of the wicked and how to rescue His faithful followers from those who would harm them.

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  1. ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13
  2. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  3. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  4. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  5. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  6. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  7. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  8. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  9. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  10. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  11. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  12. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  13. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  14. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  15. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  16. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  17. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  18. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  19. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13

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(KJV) Matthew 2:13

 And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

ESCAPE TO EGYPT / MATTHEW 2:13

Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus and God’s method of protecting the child reveal several truths about how God guides and protects His people.

  1. God did not protect Joseph, Mary and their child without their cooperation (Matthew 2:13, 19-20, 22). Protection required obedience to God’s directions, which in this case involved fleeing the country (Matthew 2:14).
  2. God may allow situations to come into our lives that are hard to understand. His purpose is that we can learn valuable lessons as He accomplishes His purposes – Though He may work in ways we often do not expect. For example, Christ began life as a refugee and stranger in another country (Matthew 2:14-15). To our limited understanding, it would have been easier if God had removed Herod immediately. Then this family could have avoided the escape to Egypt and all the difficulty that went along with it. But that was not how God planned it.
  3. Just as one difficult situation in life is settled, there may be other problems to face (Matthew 2:19-23). God’s protection, guidance and care are always necessary because out spiritual enemy (Satan and his demonic forces) is always on the attack against God’s followers (Ephesians 6:10-18; 1 Peter 5:8).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4
  2. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  3. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  4. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  5. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  6. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  7. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  8. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  9. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  10. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  11. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  12. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  13. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  14. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  15. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  16. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  17. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  18. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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Margarita & Stace

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CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4

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(KJV) Matthew 2:4

And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

CHIEF PRIESTS AND TEACHERS OF THE LAW / MATTHEW 2:4

Chief Priests were the temple ministers in charge of worship. The teachers of the law were the Jewish scholars of the day who were professionally trained in the history of Old Testament law and experts in how to apply it to their individual lives (Matthew 22:35). They often served as scribes (people who copied manuscripts of Scriptures). The teachers of the law and the chief priests worked together as members of the Sanhedrin, or the Jewish Senate and Supreme Court. This governing body included around 70 men who were responsible for the Jewish civil (public, social) and religious activities and other concerns of the Jews. Under Roman rule, these individuals were given great authority among their people.

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. HEROD – MAGI / MATTHEW 2:1
  2. NO UNION WITH HER UNTIL / MATTHEW 1:25
  3. VIRGIN … GIVE BIRTH TO A SON / MATTHEW 1:23
  4. JESUS / MATTHEW 1:21
  5. MARY … JESUS / MATTHEW 1:16
  6. CHRIST – SON OF DAVID / MATTHEW 1:1
  7. GENEALOGY OF JESUS CHRIST / MATTHEW 1:1-16
  8. I AM WITH YOU / MATTHEW 28:20
  9. KILL ALL THE BOYS / MATTHEW 2:16
  10. FORGIVENESS OF SINS / MATTHEW 26:28
  11. SATAN / MATTHEW 4:10
  12. DEVIL AND HIS ANGELS / MATTHEW 25:41
  13. MONEY / MATTHEW 6:24
  14. GO … MAKE DISCIPLES … BAPTIZING / MATTHEW 28:19
  15. SALT OF THE EARTH / MATTHEW 5:13
  16. YOU ARE WORTH MORE / MATTHEW 10:31
  17. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

Thank you for taking the time to read my Daily Devotion
Blessings,
Margarita & Stace

Guided By Grace