1. The Baptism of Jesus LESSON FOUR

2. I. The Significance of Baptism

3. 1.This marks the beginning of His public ministry. 2.Its recorded three times 1.Matthew 3:13-17 2.Mark 1:9-11 3.Luke 3:21-22

4. 3. Reasons for His baptism anointing's With water With oil With blood offices Priest Prophet, king priest fulfillment By John By Holy Ghost By Himself A. To identify with the three old testament offices and anointing's

5. B. To identify with the message of John. John 1:34-35 C. To identify with Israel. John 1:11 D. To identify with sinners. 2 Cor. 5:21

6. II The Setting Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the JORDAN unto John to be baptized…..

7. 1.This is turning point in world history. 2.The parallel 1.Joshua’s ministry

8. III. The Sign  Jesus was baptized

9. 1.John’s hesitation 2.Jesus’s baptism prefigures His work of redemption.

10. IV. The Spirit  The heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove….

11. 1.He was anointed. 2.The Spirit descends like a dove. 3.The parallel of Jonah.

12. V. The Sound  This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.

13. The Voice reveals two things. 1. Christ is a Son That’s His Special Relationship.

14. 2. Christ as Servant. That’s His saving Redemption