New Testament in a Year – Luke 3

By Ron

March 6, 2025

Mark, New Testament

John the Baptist Prepares the Way - Luke 3:1-20

What different rulers did Luke mention in giving a historical setting to John the Baptist’s ministry? (3:1-2)
What was John’s basic message? (3:3)
Where did John the Baptist carry out his ministry? (3:3)
What Old Testament prophecy was fulfilled by John the Baptist? (3:4)
How sensitive was John’s welcome of the crowds who came to hear him? (3:7-8)
What responses did John expect from his listeners? Why? (3:8-9)
What attitude did John warn the people not to have? Why? (3:8-9)
How did people react to John’s message? (3:10)
What advice did John give those in the crowd who wanted to respond to his message? (3:11)
What practical examples of repentance did John use to help people who asked for direction? (3:11-14)
In what way was John becoming famous? (3:15)
What title were the people beginning to give John? (3:15)
What was John’s response to those who thought he might be the Messiah? (3:16)
How did John explain his phrase, "Produce fruit in keeping with righteousness"? (3:8, 11-14)
How did John describe Jesus? (3:16-18)
What finally got John thrown into prison? (3:19-20)

In what areas of your life do you need to show the fruits of repentance this week?
At work this week, what action can you take because of agreement with God’s priorities?

Who baptized Jesus? (3:21)
How were Jesus, the dove, and the voice all related in Jesus’ baptism? (3:21-22)
To whom did the voice from heaven speak during Jesus’ baptism? (3:22)
What did the voice from heaven actually say about Jesus? (3:22)
What was Jesus doing when the Holy Spirit descended on Him? (3:22)
When did Jesus start His ministry? (3:23)
How old was Jesus when He started His ministry? (3:23)
Whose ancestors did Luke list? Why? (3:23)
In what way could Joseph’s ancestors be called Jesus’ genealogy, even though Joseph was not Jesus’ father? (3:23)
Which of the names in the genealogy are the most famous? (3:23-38)
How far back in time did Luke trace the genealogy of Jesus? (3:23-38)