The King of the Kingdom: Pleasing to the Father

THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN/GOD
Exegetical Outline of Matthew 3:1-4:16

I. The Announcement of the Kingdom - 3:1-6
II. The Membership of the Kingdom - 3:7-10
III. The Blessing of the Kingdom - 3:10-12
IV. The King of the Kingdom - 3:13-4:16

• Pleasing to the Father - 3:13-17
• Proven to the Faithful - 4:1-11
• Prepared for the Forgotten - 4:12-16

JESUS AS ISAIAH'S SERVANT OF THE LORD
Observation 5: Matthew presents Jesus as the Isaianic Servant of the Lord who identifies with His people in such a way that on their behalf He fulfills all the righteousness God requires of them in both active and passive obedience to all God has required.

Observation 6: Matthew presents Jesus as the Isaianic Servant of the Lord who is chosen, precious, and beloved like a son.

Pleasing to the Father:

• Jesus comes to identify with His people
• Jesus comes to provide the righteousness His people lack
• Jesus provides all that is needed to usher in the New Creation
• Jesus is the only one with whom the Father is pleased