Matthew Chapters 3-4

1) What was John the Baptist's message to the people? (see 3:1-2)  What was Jesus' message to the people? (see 4:17)  What would it look like for you to live out this message?

2) What did Jesus rely on when tempted by Satan? (see 4:4, 7, 10)  How much are you relying on God's word every day?

3) What were Peter and Andrew doing when Jesus saw them? (see 4:18)  What about James and John? (see 4:21)  How did they respond to Jesus' call? (see 4:20, 22)  How quickly did they respond?  What is your response to Jesus' call?

John the Baptist was used to prepare the way for the ministry and message of Jesus.  Yet from the beginning, his message was the same as what Jesus would later share – repent.  Turn from the direction your heading to the direction God wants you to go.

This is what Jesus’ call was to Peter, Andrew, James and John.  “Follow me,” meant leaving what they were doing to pursue what God had for them.  Their response?  What did you read?

One other great truth to pull from this section is our need to fully rely on God’s Word for all we do.  How wonderful that you are investing in this journey through the gospels this summer.  I pray God will meet with you and change you as you spend time with Him.