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IV. The Announcement of Messiah

A. The disciples following the baptism: earliest disciples of Jesus

1. Early followers of Jesus after the baptism, John 1.35-51

a. John’s announcement of Jesus as the one whom he came to bear witness about, John 1.36ff.

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b. Introduction of some of John’s followers who become disciples of Jesus

2. The Two (John and Andrew), John 1.40

3. Peter (Simon), John 1.41

4. Philip, John 1.43-44

5. Nathaniel, John 1.45-50

B. The declaration of his calling: announcement of his Messiahship at Nazareth, Luke 4.16-21

1. Jesus’ public announcement in his own hometown, Nazareth

2. Makes the announcement in the synagogue (place of worship of Yahweh)