Mark 1:9-11
9 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
11 and there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Why Was Jesus Baptized?
Matthew 3:7-11
7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
8 Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
9 and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
12 whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Matthew 3:13
13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
Matthew 3:14
4 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Matthew 3:15
15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
How was Jesus Baptized?
Mark 1:10a
10 And straightway coming up out of the water…
What Happened at His Baptism
- Inspiration – heavens opened dove
- Identification- This is my SON
- Validation – In whom I am well pleased
Brother Frank, your messages are a real blessing. I’m thankful for this opportunity.