the message to john para. 20. based on the information found in luke 3:1-2 the date is ad 26 luke...

THE HERALD OF THE KINGPARA. 20-27

The Message to JohnPara. 20

The Message to JohnPara. 20

Based on the information found in Luke 3:1-2 the date is AD 26

Luke 3:2 – “word” = two different Greek words 1. “rehma” = spoken word (“begin the mission”) 2. “logos” = written, spoken, and incarnate word


The Message by JohnPara. 21


With para. 21 we have three columns

Mark: Servant of the Lord – quotes Mal. 3:1 to indicate this is Israel centeredMatt. – John’s Message: 1. Repent – back to God movement 2. Kingdom…- kingdom centered 3. Be immersed – an immersion of repentance


Luke – Human centered (“repentance unto remission of sins” and “all flesh…”) vs.3,6

John’s dress is like ElijahEarlier we were told John would come in the “spirit and power of Elijah” here we are told he dresses like Elijah

He gets a lot of attention: Mark vs. 5; Matt. vs. 5


The Explanation by JohnPara. 22


Two Stages of Inquiry by Sanhedrin 1. Observation – Sanhedrin will send out observers to see if there is reason for concern

2. Investigation – Sanhedrin will send out a party to investigate

Matt. vs. 7 – observing party is sent out Jewish leaders come not to be baptized but to observe


Luke vs. 7- John first is talking to the multitude When he sees the Pharisees and Sadducees he then speaks to them

Common Jewish thought – all Jews would enter the messianic kingdom

John tells the people not to believe this teaching


Note: John’s play on words in Hebrew: “stones” – אבנים “children” – בנים

The Sanhedrin’s observing party note that John is instructing the Jewish people what is contrary to their teachings

Luke vs. 11- to the multitudes he teaches them to keep only what is essential to meet your needs


Luke vs. 13 – to the tax collectors he tells them to not take from the people more than what is supposed to be taken

Luke vs. 14 – to the soldiers (part of the occupation army) he tells them: 1. Do not be violent 2. Do not forcibly take from others 3. Be content with your wages


John is addressing the issue of excessiveness He was telling the people to do things contrary to their nature and office

The observers will report that John’s ministry is significant

Remember the theme: What happens to the herald happens to the king


The Promise by JohnPara. 23


Matt. vs. 11 – The one coming after John will perform two different kinds of baptism: 1. Those who believe will be baptized by the Spirit 2. Those who do not believe will be baptized by the fire of judgment


Baptism (Immersion)Repent & Accept Reject & do not Messiah Accept Messiah

Wheat (believers) Chaff (unbelievers)

Barn (kingdom) Burned Up (judgment)

Luke vs. 18 – Many other things he exhorted

THE APPROVAL OF THE KING

PARA. 24-27At His Baptism

Para. 24

At His BaptismPara. 24

The baptism of Yeshua marks the last act of his private life and first act of his public life

Baptism Among the Jewish PeopleBaptism is a “key word”

Hebrew Terms

“Mikvah” (מקוה) = place of immersion

“Tvilah” ( לה' ;immersion (not sprinkling = (טב

not pouring)


Greek Terms“Bapto” = to dip or dye“Baptizo” = to immerse (equivalent to “tvilah”)

Meaning of the word in both Hebrew and Greek is “to immerse”Meaning of the act or ritual = “identification” To identify with a message, person, or group To break from a former way of life


Being baptized by John meant one identified with John’s message and group of followersWhoever John points out is the Messiah upon him they would believeBeliever’s Baptism – one identifies with the work of Messiah who provides salvation. Identifying oneself with the death, burial, and resurrection of Messiah


All baptisms in the NT are immersions of believers

Matt. vs. 14-15 – 6 Reasons for baptism of Yeshua 1. To identify with righteousness; to fulfill the demands of the Mosaic Law (vs.15) 2. To identify with John’s message; the kingdom is here 3. To identify himself with believing remnant being prepared by John


4. To be publically made known to Israel 5. II Cor. 5:21 – To be identified with sinners 6. Acts 10:38 – To receive his anointing by the Holy Spirit

The entire Tri-Unity appears: 1. The Father’s voice is heard: “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased” 2. The Son is being immersed 3. The Holy Spirit comes in the form of a dove


Why does the Holy Spirit appear as a dove?

Genesis 1:2 – First mention of the Holy Spirit

used of a mother bird hovering over = מרחפת

her eggs just before they hatch Gen. 1:2 – Spirit of God hovering over the waters just before land appears Midrashim – rabbis specify that it was a dove Matt. 3:17 – the Spirit of God hovers over Messiah just before he begins his public ministry


God the Father identifies himself with the Messianic Son of Psalm 2

“Bat Kol” ( קול ”daughter of a voice“ = (בת This became a technical term by the rabbis for God’s voice from heaven

Rabbinic Thought – God’s voice ceased with Malachi; the next prophet to arise on the scene would be Elijah who would tell the Jewish people of the coming Messiah


This did not mean God would be silent: In rabbinic thought periodically God would speak out of heaven but not give a long discourseWhat he would say would be one or two sentences but no moreThis fits well with the immersion of Yeshua in Jewish thought


Two things occur with the immersion of Yeshua: 1. He is identified with God the Father to be the Messianic Son (Psalm 2) 2. He is anointed by the Holy Spirit for service

Luke vs. 23 – Yeshua begins his ministry at about 30 years of age (not exactly 30)

THE APPROVAL OF THE KING

PARA. 24-27Through the Temptation

Para. 25

Through the TemptationPara. 25

The connection between Para. 25 and 24 should not be missed1. Para. 24 – Yeshua declared to be the Son of God Para. 25 – Yeshua must prove himself to be the Son of God2. Para. 24 – Yeshua came to “fulfill all righteousness” Para. 25 – Yeshua’s righteousness will be tested


The temptation of Yeshua was part of God’s divine plan:Mark vs. 12 – “the Spirit driveth him forth into the wilderness”Matt. vs. 1 – “Yeshua led up of the Spirit”Luke vs. 1 – “Yeshua full of the Holy Spirit” “Yeshua was led by the Spirit”Mark vs. 13 – He was in the wilderness for 40 days but no details are given


Matt. & Luke: They give us details of the temptation The order of the temptation is different Luke gives us the correct chronology Matt. focuses on the kingdom so the kingdom temptation is last


Purpose of the Temptation From God’s perspective – Proves the sinlessness of Yeshua From Satan’s perspective – Cause him to sin so as to disqualify him from making the atonement

Two separate representative roles in Messiah’s temptation:1. Representative role with Israel – where Israel failed, Messiah did not fail2. Representative role with believers – Messiah shows us how we should deal with temptation


5 Ways Messiah Represents Israel: 1. Term “Son of God” is used: it is used of both Messiah and Israel (Ex. 4:22-23) 2. Testings of both Messiah and Israel occur in the wilderness (I Cor. 10:1-13) 3. Both are connected with the number 40 (Mark vs. 13) 4. The presence of the Holy Spirit is in both events (Isa. 63:7-14) 5. Deut. only book quoted by Yeshua Deut. Is God’s covenantal agreement with Israel Messiah as representative of Israel restates this covenantal relationship in the midst of temptation


Yeshua’s representative role with believers: showing us how to deal with temptation

Hebrews 4:15“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who had been tempted in every way (“in all respects”), just as we are—yet was without sin.”


Heb. 4:15: “in all respects” does not mean, “with the same temptations”Yeshua was tempted to turn stones to bread; we are not tempted to do thisWe are tempted to waste our time with frivolous things; Yeshua was not tempted to do that


What is meant is that Yeshua, like us was tempted through the same areas, or “gateways” through which all temptation comes

I John 2:16“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world.”


I John 2:16: The Gateways of Temptation

I John 2:16 Matt.4/Luke4 Genesis 3

“Lust of the “Turn the Stones “Fruit was good Flesh” to Bread” for Food”

“Lust of the “See the Kingdoms “Fruit was a Eyes” of the World” delight to the eyes”

“Boastful Pride “Jump from the “Desirable to Of Life” Pinnacle of the Temple” make one wise”


Lk. vs. 13 – “every temptation” = every area of temptationFour things we learn about spiritual warfare: 1. If we resist the Evil One he will flee from us – (“he departed”) 2. Every victory is only temporary – (“for a season” Spiritual warfare is not a one time battle, but a life long conflict


3. Note what Yeshua does not do: a. He does not call Satan any names b. He does not bind him c. He does not rebuke him d. He does not command him 4. Note what Yeshua does do: a. He resorts to the truth of Scripture b. He applies it to his situation


Two Things We Learn From Yeshua Concerning How to Wage Spiritual Warfare:

1. Study the Word of God2. Apply it in your lifeKnowledge alone puffs up, thus it must be applied

Knowledge of the Word + Application of its Truths = Victory Over the Evil One

THE APPROVAL OF THE KINGBY HIS HERALD

PARA. 26-27Testimony of John Before

LeadersPara. 26

Testimony of John Before LeadersPara. 26

The 2nd stage of the investigative party – raising questions3 Times we are informed that an official delegation from Jerusalem is present: 1. vs. 19 – “when the Jews sent…” 2. vs. 22 – “…that we may give an answer to them that sent us.” 3. vs. 25 – “And they had been sent from the Pharisees”


John denies three things: 1. He denies being the Messiah (vs. 21) 2. He denies being Elijah (vs. 21) a. He came in the “power and spirit” of Elijah b. He dresses like Elijah c. But he denies being Elijah 3. He denies being the prophet referred to in Deut. 18 (vs. 21)


Who Is John? 1. He is the one spoken of in Isaiah 40:3 2. He is the forerunner of Messiah; the Herald of the King

vs. 26 – The Messiah is in our midst But John is not willing to make him public yet - John is not worthy to unlatch his sandal“What happens to the herald, happens to the King”

THE APPROVAL OF THE KINGBY HIS HERALD

PARA. 26-27Testimony of John to Jesus

Para. 27

Testimony of John to JesusPara. 27

Two ideas of “the Lamb” in the Jewish mind in the 1st century: 1. Passover Lamb – Ex. 12 2. Messianic Lamb – Isaiah 53

vs. 30 – with respect to Yeshua’s humanity he was 6 months younger than John - with respect to Yeshua’s deity he precedes John


vs. 32-33 – John explains why he was baptizing 1. Previous revelation was given to him that he would see the Spirit of God like a dove descend on the Messiah

2. The descent of the Holy Spirit was an authenticating sign He knew who Yeshua was already, but the coming of the Spirit was the sign


vs. 34 – John makes the acknowledgement that he had seen the sign - He indicates who the Messiah is (vs. 29)

Note: the term “witness” is one that is most closely connected with John. He is a witness to Messiah

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