Theme: " A Portrait of the King "

Title: " The King's Preparation & Presentation "

Text: Matthew Chapter Three -- Esp. Vs 3 & 17

INTRO:

I. The Kings Preparation

Verses 1-12 -- The King's Forerunner Prepares His Way

A. The Emergence of John the Baptist

Verses 1-4 c/f Isaiah 40:3

B. The Effectiveness of John the Baptist

Verses 5 & 6

C. The Exhortation of John the Baptist

Verses 7-12

1. He Sternly Warns of Judgement & of God's

Demand for Fruit .

Verses 7-10

2. He Points to the Coming of Another who is Himself

the Judge.

Verses 11-12

II. The King's Presentation

Verses 13-17

A. The Lord Presents Himself to John the Baptist.

Verses 13-15

B. The Father Presents His Son to the People .

Verses 16-17 c/f Isaiah 9:6

C. The Baptist Presents the Baptizer to the Nation of

Israel.

*** John 1:29-34

1. John Presents Jesus as the Lamb of God .

John 1:29 -- The Sin Offering / Sacrifice

2. John Presents Jesus as the Son of God .

John 1:34 c/f Isaiah 9:6 -- The Promised King