Intro in to Luke's Gospel and chapter 3

Luke 3 Luke 3 When all the people were being baptised, Jesus was baptised too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”…. 38 the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. 21 When God Became Human Why Four Gospels? 1st century wax tablets. Luke’s emphasis • Jesus is God the Man • Jesus is empowered by the Holy Spirit • Empowerment comes through prayer Luke 3 When all the people were being baptised, Jesus was baptised too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” 21 1. John the Baptist conducted baptisms of repentance. Matt 3:15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Jesus identifies with fallen humanity when he is baptised. Roman 6: 3 – 5 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 3 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 4 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 5 2. The Trinity is present at Jesus Baptism