Supplementary Lesson: The Life of Jesus; Periods 2 & 3

PERIOD 2: INITIATION OF HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY

Jesus initiated His public ministry in the months preceding the first Passover mentioned in the Gospel of John.

1. Baptism

  The public ministry begins with His baptism in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17).

2. Temptation

  He was led into the desert to be tempted, then also to the temple in Jerusalem (Matthew 4:1-11).

3. Calling of First Disciples

  He called the first disciples (John 1:35-51).

4. Water to Wine

  His first miracle was changing the water to wine at the wedding in Cana (John 2:1-11).


QUESTION:

Put the key events of the initiation of Jesus' public ministry in their proper order.