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15 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. 16 ( D ) When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and [ a ] He saw ( E ) the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.
- Matthew 3:13-17 NIV - The Baptism of Jesus - Then Jesus came ...
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized...
- Matthew 3:13-17 NIV - The Baptism of Jesus - Then Jesus came ...
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”. 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”. Then John consented. 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of ...
Feb 23, 2024 · Conclusion. The baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist stands as a profound testament to the divine affirmation of Jesus' identity and mission. The sacred exchange between John and Jesus at the Jordan River encapsulates the essence of reverence, humility, and recognition of Jesus' preeminence in fulfilling God's redemptive plan. The convergence ...
- Matthew 3. 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
- Mark 1:1-11. 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
- Luke 3:21-24. 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.
- John 1:30-34. 30 This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”
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A few days ago, my wife and I watched a special televised broadcast of Billy Graham’s evangelistic campaign in Dallas, Texas, last Fall. There was some great music by Michael W. Smith and the Gaither Vocal Band. Then, when it came time for Billy Graham to speak, he was introduced by former President George Bush. What a wonderful compliment to Mr. G...
We should begin by making some observations regarding John the Baptist. (1) John the Baptist was a unique individual, a man who definitely stood apart from the crowd. It was God’s will that John not be contaminated by the corrupt religious system of his day. He was a Nazarite from birth and was filled with the Holy Spirit while still in the womb (L...
John played a vital role in the commencement of our Lord’s ministry. He called upon men to be prepared for the coming of the Messiah. His message is far from obsolete: the Lord Jesus Christ is coming again, for the second time, and this time it will be to judge men. He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appoint...
Jun 25, 2019 · As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." (Matthew 3:16–17, NIV)
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Oct 23, 2024 · Jesus’s Baptism Was for You. John the Baptist thought the idea of Jesus being baptized was ridiculous. After all, John had come to preach about God’s holy wrath against sin. He’d come declaring, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 3:2). He baptized with water, which would’ve reminded the people of the judgment ...
