Inspire Bible for Kids Luke Sampler - Book - Page 22
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Record Your Thoughts
Jesus was born to a
regular, everyday family.
What does Jesus’ simple
birth mean to you? Does
it make him seem more
approachable? Write a
prayer thanking Jesus
for coming.
LUKE 3:5
“He is a voice shouting in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming!
Clear the road for him!
5 The valleys will be filled,
and the mountains and hills made level.
The curves will be straightened,
and the rough places made smooth.
6 And then all people will see
the salvation sent from God.’ ”*
7 When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, “You brood of
snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? 8 Prove by the way you
live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say
to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means
nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very
stones. 9 Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the
roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be
chopped down and thrown into the fire.”
10 The crowds asked, “What should we do?”
11 John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have
food, share it with those who are hungry.”
12 Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, “Teacher,
what should we do?”
13 He replied, “Collect no more taxes than the government requires.”
14 “What should we do?” asked some soldiers.
John replied, “Don’t extort money or make false accusations. And be content with your pay.”
15 Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager
to know whether John might be the Messiah. 16 John answered their questions by saying, “I baptize you with* water; but someone is coming soon who
is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his
slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy
Spirit and with fire.* 17 He is ready to separate the chaff from the wheat with
his winnowing fork. Then he will clean up the threshing area, gathering the
wheat into his barn but burning the chaff with never-ending fire.” 18 John
used many such warnings as he announced the Good News to the people.
19 John also publicly criticized Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee,* for
marrying Herodias, his brother’s wife, and for many other wrongs he had
done. 20 So Herod put John in prison, adding this sin to his many others.
The Baptism of Jesus
21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized.
As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form,
descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my
dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.*”
The Ancestors of Jesus
23 Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his public ministry.
Jesus was known as the son of Joseph.
Joseph was the son of Heli.
24 Heli was the son of Matthat.
Matthat was the son of Levi.
Levi was the son of Melki.
Melki was the son of Jannai.
Jannai was the son of Joseph.
3:4-6 Isa 40:3‑5 (Greek version). 3:16a Or in. 3:16b Or in the Holy Spirit and in fire.
3:19 Greek Herod the tetrarch. 3:22 Some manuscripts read my Son, and today I have become
your Father.
