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Matthew 3 · Grade 3

Get Ready for the King

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Read the Story

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness of Judea. He said, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!" To repent means to turn away from sin and turn to God. John was getting people ready for Jesus.

People from Jerusalem and all around came to John. They confessed their sins and were baptized in the Jordan River. John said someone greater was coming after him. He said he was not even worthy to carry His sandals.

Then Jesus came from Galilee to be baptized. John said Jesus should baptize him instead! But Jesus said it was right to do it. When Jesus came up from the water, the Spirit of God came down like a dove. The Father spoke from heaven: "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

Memory Verse

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

Matthew 3:2 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. What does it mean to repent?

  2. What did people do before John baptized them?

  3. What did John say about the one coming after him?

  4. Why did John not want to baptize Jesus at first?

  5. What happened when Jesus came up from the water?

Put the Story in Order

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • John told the proud leaders that being Abraham's children was not enough. Why can't we count on our family to make us right with God?
  • How can you thank God for the Father, Son and Spirit?

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