III. The Great Experiences of Jesus’ Life
1 The Jordan: The Decisive Start — Matthew 3:13-17. Mark 1:9-11. Luke 3:21-22
The Anvil of Experience: knowledge only through experience—the Fourth, Daniel 3:25.—three Hebrews, Daniel 3.—Babylonian premier, Daniel 6:16-23.—George Mueller—Jesus made perfect through experience, Hebrews 2:10. 5:8, 9. 7:28, l.c.—all our experiences, Hebrews 2:14-18. Philippians 2:7. Hebrews 4:15, except through sin, Hebrews 4:15, l.c. 7:26. 2 Corinthians 5:21, f.c. 1 Peter 2:22. 1 John 3:5, l.c.—Jesus’ suffering, Philippians 2:6-8. Hebrews 2:9, 17, 18. 4:15. His obedience, Luke 2:51. Matthew 26:39. John 10:18. 14:31. Philippians 2:8. Romans 5:19. Hebrews 5:8. knowledge through experience—common experiences—mountain peaks—the tragic in each.
Our Brother: Jesus coming for baptism—John’s objection—why baptized—getting in touch—the point of contact—choosing for Himself the Father’s choice—the dangers—His strong purpose—the Father’s approval—three times the voice, here, transfiguration, Matthew 17:5. Mark 9:7. Luke 9:35. Greeks, John 12:28. the decisive start.