Luke 3:10-21

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+title = "Luke 3:10–21"
+date = "2022-10-27"
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+### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk3.10-21)
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+John's message of repentance is intended to produce practical effects in the
+people. When asked for specifics, he gives examples that exemplify compassion
+and contentment. God's people are not to be concerened with only themeselves,
+seeking material gain at the expense of others.
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+The crowds that gathered to hear John thought he might be the Messiah, but he
+responded by saying the real Messiah was so much more important than he was,
+and that He would soon appear.
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+Luke then relates events out of chronological order: Herod imprisoning John and
+John baptizing Jesus. Herod and his wife didn't like how John called out their
+sin so they threw him in prison. Jesus came to be baptized by John not because
+He needed to repent, but to identify with the people He came to save. When He
+was baptized, a sign appeared from Heaven to show God's approval.
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+Help us to be concerned with those around us the way You are.