Baptism of Jesus Christ
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· 2 viewsIn obedience to God’s will Jesus Christ was baptised in the River Jordan by John. The event was sealed by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the Father’s voice of approval.
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John tries to prevent Jesus Christ from being baptised
John tries to prevent Jesus Christ from being baptised
Mt 3:13–14 John was baptising repentant sinners but he knew that Jesus Christ was sinless.
The necessity of Jesus Christ’s baptism
The necessity of Jesus Christ’s baptism
Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
See also Mk 10:38; Lk 12:50
The events surrounding Jesus Christ’s baptism
The events surrounding Jesus Christ’s baptism
The baptism itself
The baptism itself
At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
Jesus Christ prays while being baptised
Jesus Christ prays while being baptised
When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened
The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus Christ
The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus Christ
Mk 1:10 The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus Christ to equip him for his ministry which was about to begin and to give him strength at a time of temptation.
See also Jn 1:32–34
The voice of the Father is heard
The voice of the Father is heard
Mt 3:17 These words, which are an allusion to Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1, were repeated at the transfiguration.
See also Mt 17:5