His Baptism by John
Matthew 3:13-17
The public ministry of Jesus Christ begins when He is baptized by John in the Jordan River. His Father and the Holy Spirit are present and they give their confirmation and approval of His ministry. “And the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon Him and a voice came from heaven, “This is My beloved Son in Him I am well pleased.” Matt3:17. Some bible scholars believe it is possible that the voice from heaven was heard by all who were present.
This beautiful passage of scripture is describing the arrival of Jesus of Nazareth fully prepaired to accept His Redeemer/Messiahship and begin his ministry that will take him all the way to the Garden of Gethsemany and the cross. The significance of Jesus baptism by John was transition, "He must increase, but I must decrease." Jn3:30. The purpose of Jesus' baptism was, "to fulfill all righteousness." Matt3:15. It is the fading away of the old covenant of law and the beginning of the new covenant of grace. "By calling this covenant new, he has made the first one obsolete" Hebrews8:13. The public ministry of Jesus Christ has begun!
Matthew3:13-17
13"Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14But John tried to deter Him saying I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? 15Jesus 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 the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. 17And a voice from heaven said, "This is My Beloved Son in Him I am well pleased."
Then Jesus: At that time, Jesus the Messiah.
came from Galilee: He arrived by himself from Galilee, the region of his youth where his family and friends live.
to the Jordan to be baptized by John: The forerunner of Christ: "Prepare the way of the Lord."
But John tried to deter him saying: Def: diakoluo, to hinder; I obstinately without effort, am preventing you.
I need to be baptized by you and do you come to me?" John is right we need to be baptized by Jesus.
Jesus replied, Let it be so now: Continuing this dialog Jesus tells John leave it behind you, do not hinder me.
it is proper for us to do this: Def: prepo, tower up; to properly stand out, especially in a way that is fitting.
to fulfill all righteousness: Def: pléroó, to fill to the full; each part that applies to this divine righteousness.
Then John concented.
16 "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. 17And a
voice from heaven said, "This is My Beloved Son in Him
I am well pleased."
Conclusion and application: You, myself and those whom God will save from their sins' need to be obedient to Jesus Christ and be baptized. Not only that but we should get an understanding of what being baptized means. After knowing what we are doing and why, baptism then becomes a beautiful way for a believer to express their love to God. If you have questions about baptism you are welcome to ask me and I will tell
you what I believe. If you wish to debate issues' of baptism you may also join an on going bible discussion
at ChristianChat.com, by clicking this link:> "Is baptism essential for salvation"
Point: Of course if this is not possible for you to do pray and wait until you are able to be baptized.
Nazareth 3 continued
A Bible study by: Glenn
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