Today we are going to write about Matthew 3.  

I have a few prompts to write on, so forgive me if this feels a bit . . . canned.  


Why was John hesitant to baptize Jesus?


John knew who Jesus really was, and his mission.  With that understanding I can imagine him feeling very intimidated and in awe of the responsibility to baptize the Savior of the world.  


What is taught here about the Holy Ghost?


We learn from this chapter that the holy ghost is a personage of spirit with a bodily shape.  That he is a separate individual from Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ.  


Jesus Christ said He must be baptized to "fulfill all righteousness."  List three reasons why Jesus Christ was baptized (see 2 Nephi 31:6-11)


1. To show that He is humble and obedient to His Father
2. It shows that all men, even Jesus, must be baptized (the narrowness of the way) to return to God 
3. To provide an example for the world.  


What evidence is found in Matthew 3:16–17 that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate personages in the Godhead?


Christ is there being baptized, The Father's voice is heard from the Heavens, and the Holy Ghost comes down in bodily personage descending like a dove.  (Reference to Luke).  This is one instance of there being 3 distinct personages.  


That's it for today.