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John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Luke 3:1 - 20
Super-section	Jesus and John the Baptist
Contrasts	Jesus' Pre-Ministry
Form	chiasm, 7-parts
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• A. Herod the Tetrach, his brother, John (1-2)
  • B. proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (3-6)
    • C. baptize, fire (7-9)

      bear fruit - Abraham - Abraham - bear fruit

      • D. Crowds/Tax-Collectors/Soldiers, "What shall we do" x 3 (10-11; 12-13; 14)
    • C' baptize, fire (15-17)
  • B' he preached good news to the people (18)
• A' Herod the Tetrach, his brother, John(19)