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John the Baptist belonged to and spoke for God. He lived outside of the cities like a prophet from the Old Testament. John fulfilled the promise of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 40:3) that said that someone from the wilderness would tell the people that Jesus was coming. John the Baptist belonged to and spoke for God. He lived outside of the cities like a prophet from the Old Testament. John fulfilled the promise of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 40:3) that said that someone from the wilderness would tell the people that Jesus was coming.
Many Jews believed that a deliverer would come from the desert to free them from their Roman oppressors (Ezekiel 20:33–38; Hosea 2:14–23). Many Jews believed that a deliverer would come from the desert to free them from their Roman oppressors (Ezekiel 20:33–38; Hosea 2:14–23).
See: Preach (Preacher); Prophet; Old Testament (Law and Prophets); Fulfill (Fulfillment) See: [Preach (Preacher)](../articles/preach.md); [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Old Testament (Law and Prophets)](../articles/oldtestament.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
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John told the people to “repent” or “turn away from” (μετανοέω/g3340) their sinful thoughts and actions. By doing so they would be prepared for the Messiah who was about to come. John told the people to “repent” or “turn away from” (μετανοέω/g3340) their sinful thoughts and actions. By doing so they would be prepared for the Messiah who was about to come.
See: Repent (Repentance); Kingdom of God; Sin See: [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Kingdom of God](../articles/kingdomofgod.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
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The author of Matthew wrote the same thing Isaiah wrote (see: Isaiah 40:3). The ancient Jews disobeyed God. God punished the Israelites and sent them to Babylon. God promised that he would forgive them and return them to their home in Israel (see: Isaiah 40:1-2). Matthew said that Isaiah also wrote about John the Baptist because John’s message announced the coming of Jesus the messiah. The author of Matthew wrote the same thing Isaiah wrote (see: Isaiah 40:3). The ancient Jews disobeyed God. God punished the Israelites and sent them to Babylon. God promised that he would forgive them and return them to their home in Israel (see: Isaiah 40:1-2). Matthew said that Isaiah also wrote about John the Baptist because John’s message announced the coming of Jesus the messiah.
See: Punish (Punishment); Messiah (Christ) See: [Punish (Punishment)](../articles/punish.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md)
See Map: Babylon See Map: Babylon
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John wore clothes made of camel’s hair and a belt made of leather. He ate locusts and wild honey. John lived in this way to show that he was a prophet like Elijah (See: 2 Kings 1:8). He lived simply and avoided luxuries in order to prepare God’s people for the coming of Jesus the messiah. John wore clothes made of camel’s hair and a belt made of leather. He ate locusts and wild honey. John lived in this way to show that he was a prophet like Elijah (See: 2 Kings 1:8). He lived simply and avoided luxuries in order to prepare God’s people for the coming of Jesus the messiah.
See: Prophet; Messiah (Christ); People of God See: [Prophet](../articles/prophet.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [People of God](../articles/peopleofgod.md )
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John prepared people for the messiah to arrive. He baptized in water those people who repented of their sins (3:6). John prepared people for the messiah to arrive. He baptized in water those people who repented of their sins (3:6).
See: Baptize (Baptism); Confess (Confession); Sin; Messiah (Christ); Repent (Repentance) See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Confess (Confession)](../articles/confess.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md); [Messiah (Christ)](../articles/messiahchrist.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md)
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The Pharisees and Sadducees were religious and political leaders among the Jewish people. Some scholars think that the Pharisees and Sadducees to whom John spoke were coming to be baptized, too. They likely came to the baptism to learn about the things John taught. John was attracting many followers, and people were coming to him to be baptized. The Jewish leaders worried about people following John the Baptist. The Pharisees and Sadducees were religious and political leaders among the Jewish people. Some scholars think that the Pharisees and Sadducees to whom John spoke were coming to be baptized, too. They likely came to the baptism to learn about the things John taught. John was attracting many followers, and people were coming to him to be baptized. The Jewish leaders worried about people following John the Baptist.
See: Pharisees; Sadducees; Baptize (Baptism) See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md)
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John understood that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to learn why John served God in the way he did. They did not want to repent of their sins. If the Pharisees and Sadducees actually came to be baptized it is likely that John believed they just wanted people to see them and think they honored God. John understood that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to learn why John served God in the way he did. They did not want to repent of their sins. If the Pharisees and Sadducees actually came to be baptized it is likely that John believed they just wanted people to see them and think they honored God.
See: Pharisees; Sadducees; Repent (Repentance); Baptize (Baptism) See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md)
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The Pharisees and Sadducees were the descendants of Abraham. However, they did not trust God in the way Abraham did. The Pharisees and Sadducees were the descendants of Abraham. However, they did not trust God in the way Abraham did.
See: Pharisees; Sadducees; Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs) See: [Pharisees](../articles/pharisees.md); [Sadducees](../articles/sadducees.md); [Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs)](../articles/ancestor.md)
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John wrote about fruit and a tree (see: Matthew 3:10). This was a metaphor. He wanted people to know that Israel was about to be judged. John wanted them to know that God would quickly judge Israel. The Old Testament often used the axe as a symbol of judgement (See: Isaiah 10:15). God was often portrayed there as expecting good fruit from His people (see: Isaiah 5:2; Jeremiah 2:21; 11:16-17). John wrote about fruit and a tree (see: Matthew 3:10). This was a metaphor. He wanted people to know that Israel was about to be judged. John wanted them to know that God would quickly judge Israel. The Old Testament often used the axe as a symbol of judgement (See: Isaiah 10:15). God was often portrayed there as expecting good fruit from His people (see: Isaiah 5:2; Jeremiah 2:21; 11:16-17).
See: Metaphor; Judge (Judgment); Symbol; Fruit (metaphor) See: [Metaphor](../articles/metaphor.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Symbol](../articles/symbol.md); [Fruit (Metaphor)](../articles/fruitmetaphor.md)
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See: Hebrews 12:29 See: Hebrews 12:29
See: Prophecy (Prophesy); Fulfill (Fulfillment); Repent (Repentance); Judge (Judgment); Fire; Holy Spirit; Purify (Pure) See: [Prophecy (Prophesy)](../articles/prophecy.md) ; [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Judge (Judgment)](../articles/judge.md); [Fire](../articles/fire.md); [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Purify (Pure)](../articles/purifypure.md)
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John talked about a winnowing fork because this tool was used by farmers in the field to separate the wheat from the chaff. Field workers would use this big fork to toss the harvested wheat into the wind. The heavy kernels of wheat would then fall to the ground, and the chaff would blow away. The chaff was often burned by fire. John used this as a metaphor. John wanted people to know that the Holy Spirit makes Christians clean. John talked about a winnowing fork because this tool was used by farmers in the field to separate the wheat from the chaff. Field workers would use this big fork to toss the harvested wheat into the wind. The heavy kernels of wheat would then fall to the ground, and the chaff would blow away. The chaff was often burned by fire. John used this as a metaphor. John wanted people to know that the Holy Spirit makes Christians clean.
See: Holy Spirit; Clean and Unclean See: [Holy Spirit](../articles/holyspirit.md); [Clean and Unclean](../articles/cleanunclean.md)
## 3:13-17 ## 3:13-17
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Jesus told John that John needed to baptize him. Jesus wanted John to baptize him in order “for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus told John that John needed to baptize him. Jesus wanted John to baptize him in order “for us to fulfill all righteousness.”
See: Righteous (Righteousness); Baptize (Baptism); Fulfill (Fulfillment) See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Fulfill (Fulfillment)](../articles/fulfill.md)
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John said that he needed to be baptized by Jesus. John believed that Jesus was greater than him. He knew Jesus did not need to repent of his sins. He did not understand that Jesus was baptized for a different reason than the reason John baptized people. John said that he needed to be baptized by Jesus. John believed that Jesus was greater than him. He knew Jesus did not need to repent of his sins. He did not understand that Jesus was baptized for a different reason than the reason John baptized people.
See: Baptize (Baptism); Repent (Repentance); Sin See: [Baptize (Baptism)](../articles/baptize.md); [Repent (Repentance)](../articles/repent.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
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See: Genesis 1:2; 8:8-12 See: Genesis 1:2; 8:8-12
See: Sign See: [Sign](../articles/sign.md)
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God said that Jesus was his beloved son. Matthew wanted people to know that Jesus is holy and Jesus is God. God said that Jesus was his beloved son. Matthew wanted people to know that Jesus is holy and Jesus is God.
See: Son of God; Holy (Holiness, Set Apart); Jesus is God See: [Son of God](../articles/sonofgod.md); [Holy (Holiness, Set Apart)](../articles/holy.md); [Jesus is God](../articles/jesusisgod.md)