The Baptism of JesusThe Baptism of JesusThe Baptism of JesusThe Baptism of JesusMatt. 3:13-17Matt. 3:13-17Matt. 3:13-17Matt. 3:13-17

[13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.consented.

[13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.consented.

[16] And when Jesus was baptized, [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”pleased.”

[16] And when Jesus was baptized, [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”pleased.”

Genesis 1: “In Genesis 1: “In the beginning...”the beginning...”

Matthew 1: Matthew 1: Genealogy of Jesus Genealogy of Jesus

ChristChristExodus 2: Exodus 2:

Pharaoh & the Pharaoh & the Rescue of MosesRescue of Moses

Matthew 2: Matthew 2: Herod & the Flight Herod & the Flight

of Jesusof JesusExodus 14: Red Exodus 14: Red

SeaSeaMatthew 3: Matthew 3:

Baptism of JesusBaptism of Jesus

Exodus 15: Enter Exodus 15: Enter wilderness (40 yrs) wilderness (40 yrs)

Matthew 4: Matthew 4: Temptation in Temptation in Wilderness (40 Wilderness (40

days)days)

I. The Identification of Jesus: IsraelI. The Identification of Jesus: IsraelI. The Identification of Jesus: IsraelI. The Identification of Jesus: Israel

[13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to to fulfill all righteousnessfulfill all righteousness.” Then he .” Then he consented.consented.

[13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the [13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to to fulfill all righteousnessfulfill all righteousness.” Then he .” Then he consented.consented.

I. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: Us

[17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”well pleased.”

[17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”well pleased.”

I. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: UsI. The Identification of Jesus: Us

JustificationJustificationJustificationJustification

II. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of Jesus

[16] And when Jesus was baptized, [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the and behold, the heavens were opened to heavens were opened to himhim, and he saw the , and he saw the Spirit of GodSpirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a on him; [17] and behold, a voice from voice from heavenheaven said, “This is my said, “This is my beloved Sonbeloved Son, with , with whom I am well pleased.”whom I am well pleased.”

[16] And when Jesus was baptized, [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the and behold, the heavens were opened to heavens were opened to himhim, and he saw the , and he saw the Spirit of GodSpirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a on him; [17] and behold, a voice from voice from heavenheaven said, “This is my said, “This is my beloved Sonbeloved Son, with , with whom I am well pleased.”whom I am well pleased.”““Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations” (Isa 42:1).justice to the nations” (Isa 42:1).

““Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations” (Isa 42:1).justice to the nations” (Isa 42:1).

II. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of JesusII. The Inauguration of Jesus

Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the them in the name of the Father and of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy SpiritSon and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching , [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”the end of the age.”

(Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)

Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to Matthew 28 [18] And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and has been given to me. [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the them in the name of the Father and of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy SpiritSon and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching , [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”the end of the age.”

(Matthew 28:18-20 ESV)

III. SummaryIII. SummaryIII. SummaryIII. Summary

1. Who are we? 1. Who are we? Sons & Daughters of GodSons & Daughters of God1. Who are we? 1. Who are we? Sons & Daughters of GodSons & Daughters of God

2. What do we do?2. What do we do? Bring others home Bring others home (Matthew 28:19-20)(Matthew 28:19-20)2. What do we do?2. What do we do? Bring others home Bring others home (Matthew 28:19-20)(Matthew 28:19-20)3. How do we do it?3. How do we do it? Through our calling Through our calling (Ephesians 4:11-12)(Ephesians 4:11-12)3. How do we do it?3. How do we do it? Through our calling Through our calling (Ephesians 4:11-12)(Ephesians 4:11-12)