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Why Was It Necessary for Jesus to be Baptized? Doing Matthew 3:13-17

Posted on February 1, 2017 by tdillmuth

(Before reading this post on doing Matthew 3:13-17, please make sure to read our post on hearing Matthew 3:13-17. You can also see a quick overview of our DOTW Bible study method.) 4. What action does God take in Matthew 3:13-17 … Continue reading →

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Why was it Necessary for Jesus to be Baptized?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Editor

Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus tells John that his baptism is necessary to fulfill all righteousness. But what does Jesus mean by all righteousness? In the Bible, righteousness is all about setting things right—that is, fixing something that is broken. But what … Continue reading →

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