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Jesus continues to explain that “greater righteousness” that is needed to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The Lord continues to contrast His way of thinking vs. the commonly accepted traditions of the time.

Jesus begins His ministry in Galilee drawing people from all the Land to hear His preaching and receive His healing. Matthew then presents the first of the 5 larger “sermons” – the Sermon on the Mount. This teaching will illustrate the kind of repentance – changing the way of thinking about everything – that will…

After Jesus fasts for 40 days and nights in the wilderness, He is tempted by the Devil (Satan). Ultimately, Jesus is tempted to take the “easy” road to glory, forsaking His allegiance to His Father. Jesus passes the test and this prepares Him for His ministry.

John arrives preaching a radical, unprecedented message to the people of Israel: “Repent (change your thinking about everything) because the Kingdom of Heaven has drawn near.” As John is baptizing, Jesus comes to be baptized – identifying with John’s mission and message and also identifying with His people.