The Baptism of Jesus
Text: Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John 1:29-34
9 June 2013
The Baptism of Jesus
1. Jesus came to be baptized by John Matthew 3:13
2. John tried to prevent this Matthew 3:14
a) I need to be baptised by you
b) Are you coming to me?
3. Jesus’ word to John
a) Permit it to be so now Matthew 3:15a
b) For thus it is fitting for us to fulfil all righteousness Matthew 3:15b
c) John accepted the explanation of Jesus Matthew 3:15c
4. At the baptism of Jesus
a) The heavens opened Matthew 3:16b
b) The Spirit of God descending upon Jesus like dove alighting upon Him Matthew 3:16c
c) A voice from heaven Matthew 3:17a
i) This is My beloved Son Matthew 3:17b
ii) In whom I am well-pleased Matthew 3:17b
5. The significance of the baptism of Jesus
a) Not for repentance of sin! (“without sin” Hebrews 4:15)
b) The pivotal phrase “My beloved Son”
i) Sonship with reference to His priesthood Hebrews 5:5
ii) A priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek Hebrews 5:6
iii) He began this priestly ministry in the days of His flesh Hebrews 5:7a
iv) He offered up prayers and supplications Hebrews 5:7b
v) Son of God- Yet He had to learn obedience Hebrews 5:8
vi) Having been perfected He became the author of eternal salvation Hebrews 5:9
vii) Called by God as High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek Hebrews 5:10
6. The testimony of John
God informed John that he would be able to identify Jesus when he saw the dove descending on Him John 1:33-34