The Baptism of Jesus

The Baptism of Jesus

January 23, 2022 | David Deputy
Matthew 3:13-17

Series Information

The Life of Christ series harmonizes the gospel accounts of Jesus' life. In Ready, Set, Go!, the ministry of John the Baptist and Jesus' pre-ministry years are explored.

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The Life of Jesus Christ: The Baptism of Jesus

(Mathew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21, 22; John 1:33, 34)

Fulfilling the Law (Matthew 3: 13-15)

  1. Jesus comes to John for the specific   of being baptized.
  2. This baptism is for the purpose of fulfilling all  .
  3. Three reasons that Jesus was baptized:
    • Jesus was born under the law.
    • It was a   to John.
    • Jesus identified with:
      1. believing Israel
      2.  

The Messiah Revealed (Matthew 3:16)

  1. Five activities
    • Jesus is baptized
    • Jesus   out of the water
    • The heavens were  
    • The Holy Spirit descends and …
    •   on Jesus

2. Jesus did not exercise his   power independently of the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Messiah Confirmed (Matthew 3:17)

  1. The   at work visibly together.
  2. The Father loves the Son and …
  3. is   with the Son.
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