1. The Baptism of Jesus Matt. 3:13-17

2. [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

3. Genesis 1: “In the beginning...” Matthew 1: Genealogy of Jesus Christ Exodus 2: Pharaoh & the Rescue of Moses Matthew 2: Herod & the Flight of Jesus Exodus 14: Red Sea Matthew 3: Baptism of Jesus Exodus 15: Enter wilderness (40 yrs) Matthew 4: Temptation in Wilderness (40 days) I. The Identification of Jesus: Israel

4. [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. I. The Identification of Jesus: Us

5. [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” I. The Identification of Jesus: Us JustificationJustification

6. II. The Inauguration of Jesus [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations” (Isa 42:1).

7. II. The Inauguration of Jesus Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [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, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV) Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [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, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)

8. III. Summary 1. Who are we? Sons & Daughters of God 2. What do we do? Bring others home (Matthew 28:19-20) 3. How do we do it? Through our calling (Ephesians 4:11-12)