Matthew 3 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: John Baptizes Jesus

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolGod Loves His Son

JesusManDoveWavesplants

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenJesus Is Baptized

DOVE → picture 3WATER → picture 4SKY → picture 1JESUS → picture 2

Grade 1In the River Jordan

John preached in the wilderness. → picture 2People were baptized in the river. → picture 3Jesus came to be baptized. → picture 1The Spirit came like a dove. → picture 5God spoke from heaven. → picture 4

Order:

1. John preached in the wilderness.2. People were baptized in the river.3. Jesus came to be baptized.4. The Spirit came like a dove.5. God spoke from heaven.

Grade 2A Voice From Heaven

Where did John live? In the wilderness (circle)
What did John eat? Locusts and wild honey (circle)
Where did John baptize people? In the Jordan River (circle)
What came down like a dove? God's Spirit (circle)
What did the voice from heaven say? This is my beloved Son.

Grade 3Get Ready for the King

What does it mean to repent? To turn away from sin and turn to God
What did people do before John baptized them? They confessed their sins.
What did John say about the one coming after him? He was greater; John was not worthy to carry His sandals.
Why did John not want to baptize Jesus at first? He thought Jesus should baptize him instead.
What happened when Jesus came up from the water? The Spirit came down like a dove, and God spoke from heaven.

1: John preached in the wilderness.2: People were baptized in the river.3: Jesus came to be baptized.4: The Spirit came like a dove.5: God spoke from heaven.

Grade 4The Father, the Son and the Spirit

What was John's main message? Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
What did John mean by bearing good fruit? A changed life that shows real repentance
What did John say the One coming after him would do? Baptize with the Holy Spirit (and fire)
How do we see the Father, Son and Spirit at Jesus' baptism? The Son is baptized, the Spirit comes like a dove, and the Father speaks from heaven.

Word bank: 1. Jesus; 2. repent; 3. good; 4. John; 5. Jordan

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5Preparing the Way

How does Matthew connect John the Baptist to the Old Testament? Through Isaiah's prophecy of a voice in the wilderness; his clothing also recalls Elijah.
Why did John warn the Pharisees and Sadducees? They relied on being Abraham's descendants instead of truly repenting and bearing fruit.
Contrast John's baptism with the baptism of the One coming after him. John baptized with water; Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Why was Jesus baptized if He had no sin? To fulfill all righteousness and to identify with sinners He came to save.
What is significant about the Father's words before Jesus' ministry began? The Father declared His love and approval before Jesus had done any public work.

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.