Why Was Jesus Baptized? The Answer Most People Miss

B14L11 Why was Jesus baptized if He had no sin? And why does Matthew's genealogy include women most people would rather forget? This study of Matthew 1–3 uncovers answers that will change how you read the Gospels. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Matthew 1–3, Les Feldick walks through the genealogy of Jesus Christ, explaining why only four women are listed — Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba — and what their presence reveals about the grace of God. He cross-references Romans 5:20 to show that "where sin abounded, grace did much more abound," a truth that runs from the Garden of Eden all the way to the New Testament. From there, the study moves into the virgin birth, the Davidic covenant from 2 Samuel 7, and why Jesus being called "Son of David" is theologically critical. Then comes John the Baptist — prophesied in both Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah — arriving after 400 years of divine silence to announce the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Why does Matthew's genealogy only go back to Abraham, not Adam? • Who are the four women in Jesus' genealogy and why does it matter? • Romans 5:20 — where sin abounded, grace abounded more • The virgin birth and why it is essential to salvation • The Davidic covenant and Jesus as King of Israel — 2 Samuel 7 • John the Baptist as the fulfillment of Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah's prophecy • The 400 years of silence between Malachi and the New Testament • Why John's baptism was called the "baptism of repentance" — Matthew 3:6 🔑 Matthew 1 genealogy grace, Matthew 3 John the Baptist baptism of repentance, virgin birth doctrine Bible, Davidic covenant King of Israel, Romans 5:20 grace abounded, Malachi 3:1 fulfilled New Testament, why was Jesus baptized, 400 years of silence Bible. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Through the Bible 00:30 — Why We Teach: Searching the Scriptures for Yourself 01:47 — Entering the Book of Matthew — Old Testament Fulfilled 02:50 — Matthew 1:1 — Why the Genealogy Starts with Abraham, Not Adam 03:26 — The Four Women in Jesus' Genealogy — Who They Are 04:00 — Tamar: Grace in the Face of Sin — Genesis Background 04:11 — Rahab the Harlot: A Gentile in the Lineage of Christ 04:34 — Ruth the Moabite: Taboo Ancestry in the Royal Line 05:04 — Romans 5:20 — Where Sin Abounded, Grace Did Much More Abound 06:38 — God's Grace from the Garden: Adam, Eve & Israel 07:43 — Moving Past the Genealogy — Matthew 1:18 07:53 — The Virgin Birth: Mary, Joseph & the Holy Spirit 08:21 — Joseph's Response & the Angel's Message — Matthew 1:20 09:01 — "Son of David" — The Davidic Covenant & 2 Samuel 7 09:17 — Jesus Presented as King of Israel — Not Yet Redeemer 10:00 — The Virgin Birth Doctrine & Why It Is Essential to Salvation 14:57 — Moving to Matthew Chapter 3 — John the Baptist Arrives 15:07 — John the Baptist: A Prophesied Old Testament Prophet 15:37 — Malachi 3:1 — The Messenger Promised 400 Years Earlier 16:00 — The 400 Years of Silence Between Malachi and the New Testament 17:01 — Malachi 3:1 Read: The Messenger of the Covenant 17:38 — The Abrahamic Covenant Fulfilled: Nation, Land & King 18:43 — Matthew 3:2 — "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand" 19:11 — The Kingdom Is at Hand Because the King Is Here 19:55 — Matthew 3:3 — Isaiah's Prophecy of John the Baptist 20:14 — Matthew 3:6 — Baptism in Jordan, Confessing Sins 20:37 — Why Baptism Causes So Much Division Among Believers 21:53 — John's Baptism of Repentance: Preparing for the King 22:37 — Why Baptism? The Jewish Priesthood & Ritual Washing 24:00 — Naaman the Syrian: Leprosy, Jordan & the Picture of Cleansing 25:00 — Washing as a Symbol of Spiritual Cleansing in the Law 25:55 — Why Was Jesus Baptized? Fulfilling the Priestly Washing 26:19 — Jesus Identifies with Israel Through His Baptism in Jordan 26:35 — Closing: Everything Holds Together — Scripture Interprets Scripture