The Gospels Set 3 Study Resources
Companion study notes, commentary, and next-step resources for this set of readings from The Gospels Discipleship Journal.
This Set’s Big Idea
Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God, the Lamb of God, and the obedient Savior who overcomes temptation and calls people to follow Him.
As you read, watch how John the Baptist points away from himself and toward Jesus, how the Father identifies Jesus as His beloved Son, and how the first disciples begin to follow the One they have found.
These notes correspond with Set 3 readings in The Gospels Discipleship Journal. First, use MTSM’s Pray, Read, Ask, and Pray method to study the passage devotionally. After you finish, use these notes to deepen your understanding if you’d like.
This set moves from preparation to public identification and early discipleship. John the Baptist prepares the way, Jesus is baptized and affirmed by the Father, Jesus resists temptation in the wilderness, and the first disciples begin following Him. As you read Mark 1, Matthew 3–4, and John 1, pay attention to who Jesus is, how He obeys, and how people respond when they recognize Him.
👉 Continue where you are in this set’s reading journey.
📖 Don’t rush—take time to reflect, write, and pray through what you’re reading in this set.
Start with 🟦 Foundations Commentary.
If a passage raises questions or you want to go deeper, move to 🟩 Leader or 🟪 Deep Roots.
You do not need to read every (or any) commentary level to benefit from Mission and Messages.
Mark 1:1-8
Matthew 3:13-17
Matthew 4:1-11
John 1:19-34
John 1:35-51
Your Next Step
Using The Gospels Journal in a Group Setting?
Continue the conversation with The Gospels Set 3 Discussion & Heart Check Questions. Explore what it means to recognize Jesus as the beloved Son of God, trust Him in temptation, follow Him in obedience, and point others toward the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
If you are not using The Gospels Journal in a group setting, you can still use the Discussion and Heart Check Questions for personal reflection and application.
Perfect for: small groups, discipleship groups, families, Sunday School classes, one-on-one discipleship relationships, and personal reflection.
Keep Walking with Jesus
Remember, you’re not just reading Scripture—you’re learning to walk with Jesus. Stay consistent this week. Read slowly, reflect honestly, pray intentionally, and come back for the next step in the journey.
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