In Luke chapter 3, we get a glimpse into the preparation behind Jesus' earthly ministry. We aren't given much information on the life of Jesus before the three years of his ministry, but we can be certain that there was much preparation. \n\nOur Text is broken up into two categories:\n\n1. John the baptist (vv. 1-22)\n\n2. Jesus' genealogy (vv. 23-38)