Matthew 3:1 - 4:25

The chiastic structure of Matthew 3:1 - 4:25

A 3:1-6. John the Baptist:
Simple lifestyle
People from: Jerusalem, Judea, and Jordan
Preaching and baptizing in the river Jordan
	B 3:7-12. John preaches repentance:
	Baptism of water versus Holy Spirit and fire
	Jesus is baptized: Heavens opened
		C 4:1-11. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness:
		(1) ". . . by every word . . ."
		(2) ". . . shall not tempt . . ."
		(3) ". . . shall worship . . ."
	B' 4:12-17. Jesus preaches repentance:
	Prophet: Have seen a great light
	Jesus begins to preach from Galilee
A' 4:18-25. Four disciples:
From fishermen, to fishers of men
Crowds from: Jerusalem, Judea, and Jordan
Teaching, and preaching, and healing