1. The Baptism of Jesus

2. Water in the Bible Genesis 1:1-2 New Beginnings 2 Kings 5:13-14 Cleansing Exodus 14:21 A way out Joshua 3:14-17A way in 2 Kings 2:7-8,13-14 Show God’s power

3. The Baptism of Jesus – Why? Luke 3:23a A new beginning Matthew 3:15 A cleansing Luke 3:2-3 A way out Luke 3:16A way in Luke3:21-22 Show God’s power

4. What does this mean to us? 2 Cor 5:17 A new beginning Hebrews 9:14 A cleansing Romans 7:23-25 A way out Romans 8:32A way in Acts 29:1 Show God’s power

5. WaterBaptismJesus CreationStart of Ministry New Creation CleansingCleansing of conscience Jesus Blood Cleansing from Sin A way outPromise of forgiveness Freedom from Sin A way inPromise of a higher baptism Adoption into God’s family Demo of God’s power on his servant Demonstration of God’s love for his Son Demo of God’s power over Death