1. Matthew 3:13-17 NIV The Baptism of The King

2. 1. “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John.” (Matthew 3:13 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

3. Question: Why Did Jesus Have to Go to the Jordan River to Be Baptized? The Baptism of The King

4. Question: Why Did Jesus Have to Go to the Jordan River to Be Baptized? Answer: For the Jews, Big, Miraculous Things Seem to Happen at the Jordan River. The Baptism of The King

5. 2. “But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" Jesus replied, "Let it.” (Matthew 3:14-15 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

6. Question: If Jesus Had no Sin, Nothing to Repent of, Why Was He Baptized? The Baptism of The King

7. Question: If Jesus Had no Sin, Nothing to Repent of, Why Was He Baptized? Answer:... it is proper for us (Matthew 3:15 NIV). Both John and Jesus Needed to do This Together. The Baptism of The King

8. Question: If Jesus Had no Sin, Nothing to Repent of, Why Was He Baptized? Answer:... it is proper for us (Matthew 3:15 NIV). Both John and Jesus Needed to do This Together. Answer:... to fulfill all righteousness (Matthew 3:15 NIV). Both John and Jesus Had a Mission to Fulfill and They Needed to Be Obedient. The Baptism of The King

9. “You don’t know what you are asking... Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with.” (Mark 10:38 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

10. “Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, 'Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, O God.” (Hebrew 10:5-7 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

11. 3. “As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:16-17 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

12. NOTE: Jesus Is not only Baptized by John in Water; He Is Baptized by His Father in the Spirit. The Baptism of The King

13. “The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon Him.” (Isaiah 11:2 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

14. “Here is My servant, whom I uphold, My chosen One in whom I delight; I will put My Spirit on Him and He will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

15. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on Me because the Lord has anointed Me....” (Isaiah 61:1 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

16. “See, I will send you the prophet Elijah before that great and dreadful day of the Lord comes. He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers; or else I will come and strike the land with a curse.” (Malachi 4:5-6 NIV ) The Baptism of The King

17. CONCLUSION: Be Obedient How Far Are You Willing to Go in Order to Obey the Father’s Plan? The Baptism of The King

18. CONCLUSION: Be Obedient How Far Are You Willing to Go in Order to Obey the Father’s Plan? Is There Some Disobedience in Your Life That Is Happening Right now Because You Fear That What You Are Being Asked to Do Is a Little Out of Your Realm? The Baptism of The King

19. CONCLUSION: Be Obedient How Far Are You Willing to Go in Order to Obey the Father’s Plan? Is There Some Disobedience in Your Life That Is Happening Right now Because You Fear That What You Are Being Asked to Do Is a Little Out of Your Realm? Remember: When We Obey God Shows Up. The Baptism of The King

20. Matthew 3:13-17 NIV The Baptism of The King