Outline—Matthew 3:1–17

  1. The herald’s portrait (v. 1–6)
  2. The herald’s obstacles (v. 7–12)
  3. The herald’s King (vv. 13–17)

Related Scripture

  • Psalm 116:15
  • Luke 16:22
  • Luke 23:43
  • Philippians 1:23
  • 2 Corinthians 5:8
  • Philippians 1:21
  • Philippians 1:23
  • John 11:11
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:13
  • John 14:2
  • John 14:3
  • 2 Peter 3:13
  • Revelation 21:1–5
  • Isaiah 11:6–9

Other References

  • Hendrickson’s Commentary

Take Home Points

  • There is a danger in religious living without spiritual substance.
  • You cannot trust your pedigree.
  • Are you a servant like John the Immerser—one expendable for the cause of Christ?
  • Are you a flatterer or a self-seeker?
  • Have you been a herald for the King to someone else?

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