MATTHEW 3:1-17 – DOWN BY THE RIVER

JOHN APPEARED – Vss. 1-6 – In fulfillment of Scripture (Isaiah 40:3) with a Baptism of Repentance

JOHN APPEALED – Vss. 7-10 – Pharisees were called upon to repent

JOHN ACKNOWLEDGED – Vss. 11-12 – One greater than he was coming.

JOHN ADHERED – Vss. 13-17 – John obeyed the Lord’s insistence that He be baptized.