The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

• Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness demonstrated his ongoing conflict with Satan, and his endurance and triumph over the devil’s temptations and attacks. • Jesus inaugurated his ministry by selecting some early followers after his baptism, and announcing his Messianic identity through two important incidents: his public announcement of his Messiahship at Nazareth, and his first public miracle attesting his Messiahship at the wedding at Cana.

I. John the Baptist

Video Segment 2 Outline

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A. The biblical citations

1. Matt. 3.1-12

2. Mark 1.2-8

3. Luke 3.1-20

4. John 1.19-28

B. The forerunner of the Messiah: Old Testament prophecy and its New Testament fulfillment in John

1. The messenger who clears the way before Messiah, Mal. 3.1

2. He would instruct the people, Mal. 2.7.