Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Christ’s Ministry

Prediction and Preparation

With what words had John the Baptist announced Christ’s ministry? BR-ASI9 92.15

“He that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.” Matthew 3:11. BR-ASI9 92.16

How old was Jesus when He began His ministry? BR-ASI9 93.1

“And Jesus Himself began to be about thirty years of age.” Luke 3:23. BR-ASI9 93.2

By what act and what miraculous manifestations was His ministry opened? BR-ASI9 94.1

“And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him: and there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Mark 1:9-11. BR-ASI9 94.2

Before entering upon His ministry, through what experience did Jesus pass? BR-ASI9 94.3

“And immediately the Spirit driveth Him into the wilderness. And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto Him.” Mark 1:12, 13. (See also Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13.) BR-ASI9 94.4

With what was Jesus anointed for His work? BR-ASI9 94.5

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him.” Acts 10:38. BR-ASI9 94.6