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1. How does Luke describe Jesus’ baptism? (21a; Mt 3:13; Mk 1:9). What do you think is Luke’s point in this description? 2. Why did Jesus pray at this time? (21b) What happened when Jesus was praying? (21b-22) Think about the relationship among the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 3. When did Jesus begin his ministry? (23) Why do you think Luke put Jesus’ genealogy at this point and location in his book? How is the genealogy of Jesus in Luke different from the one in Matthew? What is the point of Luke’s description?

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