Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34

Matthew 3:13-17 Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?" But Jesus answered and said to him, "Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him. When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (NKJV)

Mark 1:9-11 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, "You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." (NKJV)

John 1:29-34 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! "This is He of whom I said, 'After me comes a Man who is preferred before me, for He was before me.' "I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water." And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. "I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' "And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God." (NKJV)

Baptism Of Jesus Jesus comes to John... Jesus comes to John... John 3:23 “Then John was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized.”

Baptism Of Jesus John seeks to prevent Jesus... John seeks to prevent Jesus... "I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to Me?" Mt 3:14b

Baptism Of Jesus Jesus persuades John... Jesus persuades John... "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." "It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness."

Baptism Of Jesus Father and Spirit add their testimony... Father and Spirit add their testimony... Spirit of God descends like a dove. Spirit of God descends like a dove. Voice from heaven proclaims: Voice from heaven proclaims: “This is My beloved Son” “This is My beloved Son” “In Whom I am well pleased”

Questions Related To The Baptism Of Jesus Why was Jesus baptized? Why was Jesus baptized?  Not for the same reason others were baptized.  It was "to fulfill all righteousness “  Served to introduce Him.

Questions Related To The Baptism Of Jesus Does Jesus' baptism explain the purpose of Christian baptism? Does Jesus' baptism explain the purpose of Christian baptism?

Questions Related To The Baptism Of Jesus Erroneously Some say Our baptism … Erroneously Some say Our baptism …  has nothing to do with the remission of sins.  is but a public profession of one's faith.  is to publicly identify our relation to Christ.

Questions Related To The Baptism Of Jesus There is no Biblical connection There is no Biblical connection

Christian Baptism Is for Forgiveness of Sin Acts 2:38 And Peter said to them, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Christian Baptism Is for Forgiveness of Sin Acts 22:16 “And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name.”

Christian Baptism Is a Union With Christ in His Death Romans 6:3-7 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?...For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

Significance of the Spirit Descending and the Father's Voice? They certainly bear testimony as to who Jesus is They certainly bear testimony as to who Jesus is They also bear testimony to the nature of the Godhead. They also bear testimony to the nature of the Godhead. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

How Was the Thief on the Cross Saved Without Baptism? Jesus had authority to forgive sin while on earth Jesus had authority to forgive sin while on earth Luke 5:24 "But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," … Luke 5:24 "But, so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins," …

How Was the Thief on the Cross Saved Without Baptism? Jesus had authority to forgive sin while on earth. Jesus had authority to forgive sin while on earth.  Paralyzed man carried to him in Luke 5:17-26  Woman who washed & anointed Jesus ’ feet in Luke 7:36-50