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Beginning of Ministry

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: September, 2011
Section II - Events #16-22 (Beginning of Jesus' Ministry) are discussed along with practical modern-day applications.
Discussion Questions
  1. What was the primary role of John the Baptist in relation to Jesus and how did he do this?
  2. What was the importance of the baptism of Jesus?
  3. Read Matthew 4:11; Mark 1:12-13, and Luke 4:1-13 concerning the temptation of Jesus and answer the following questions:
    • Summarize the temptation of Jesus.
    • What was the significance of these temptations?
    • How did Jesus resist Satan?
    • What can we learn from this?
  4. What do we learn from the preaching of John the Baptist concerning Jesus?
  5. Read through the gospels and summarize the calling of the first disciples. Discuss the characteristics of these disciples and their impact on us.
  6. Discuss why the record clearly states that turning the water to wine was the first miracle performed by Jesus. Include in the discussion the potential dangers in unsubstantiated stories and myths about the life of Jesus.
  7. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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