Jesus’ Miraculous BAPTISM

C – Jesus’ Miraculous BAPTISM

– The SPIRIT of God – Descends Like a Dove

Mt 3:16, Mk 1:10, and Lk 3:21–22 describe a nature miracle.

This miracle was performed by the Holy Spirit and was received by Jesus.

It was witnessed by John the Baptist. Other things that are mentioned include a dove.

Related

• Sign of the Dove (Wikipedia)[1]

1 – A miraculous dove DESCENDS – to TOUCH God

Matthew 3:16 NLT

16 After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.

Mark 1:10 NLT

10 As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove.

· Do you need a touch from God? You can be touched today.

2 – A miraculous Heaven OPENS – the SEE God

Jesus SAW God

Luke 3:21–22 NLT

21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

· Do you need to see God move in your life?

· Jesus is our example.

· Since Jesus saw the Father, you can too!

· Reach out by faith and stand on His Word.

3 – A miraculous Voice SPEAKING – to HEAR God

from Heaven SPEAKING

Mt 3:17, Mk 1:11, and Lk 3:21–22 describe a communication miracle.

This miracle was performed by God and was received by Jesus. It was witnessed by John the Baptist.

Related

• Sign of the Dove (Wikipedia)[2]

Matthew 3:17 NLT

17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”

Mark 1:11 NLT

11 And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

Luke 3:21–22 (NLT)

Luke 3:21–22 NLT

21 One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

· Do you need to hear from God?

· You can hear God’s miraculous voice today!

CLOSING

God wants you to live under an open heaven, where you can see God, hear God and be touched by God.

[1]Aubrey, M. (2021). All the Miracles in the Bible (Mt 3:16–Lk 3:22). Faithlife. [2]Aubrey, M. (2021). All the Miracles in the Bible (Mt 3:17–Lk 3:22). Faithlife.