Identity of Jesus - The Baptism of Jesus

Baptism of Jesus

* Jesus came from __**Galilee**__ to __**river Jordon**__ to be baptized by John the baptist.
* John tried to deter him, saying, *“I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”*
* Jesus replied, *“Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness”*
* When Jesus was baptised, the heavens opened, he saw the __**Spirit of God descending like a dove**__ and __**resting**__ on him
* A voice also spoke from heaven said, *“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”*

Baptism of Jesus - Quotes

1. “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
2. “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness”
3. “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

Jesus wanted to be baptised because…

* it approved the message of John
* setting an example for his believers
* obeying God’s will for his life

An important event in the life of Jesus…

* this began his 3 year of teaching
* Jesus publicly receives the blessing of God: “This is my son”. This is crucial as it confirms Jesus as the son of God and the Messiah
* When the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus, he received the power to carry out his mission