
Matthew Chapter 3 Explained: John the Baptist, Repentance, and the Baptism of Jesus
Chapter Overview: Introduction Matthew Chapter 3 marks the beginning of Jesus Christ’s public ministry through the appearance of John the Baptist, a prophet sent to prepare the way for the Lord. John calls the people to repentance, announces the nearness of the kingdom of heaven, and warns that genuine repentance must produce spiritual fruit. The chapter then records the baptism





