Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2510 Jesus Christ, baptism of

2510 Jesus Christ, baptism of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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In obedience to God's will Jesus Christ was baptised in the River Jordan by John. The event was sealed by the descent of the Holy Spirit and the Father's voice of approval.

John tries to prevent Jesus Christ from being baptised

Matthew 3:13-14 John was baptising repentant sinners but he knew that Jesus Christ was sinless.

The necessity of Jesus Christ's baptism

Matthew 3:15 See also Mark 10:38; Luke 12:50

The events surrounding Jesus Christ's baptism

The baptism itself

Mark 1:9 pp Matthew 3:13 pp Luke 3:21

Jesus Christ prays while being baptised

Luke 3:21

The Holy Spirit descends on Jesus Christ

Mark 1:10 pp Matthew 3:16 pp Luke 3:22 The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus Christ to equip him for his ministry which was about to begin and to give him strength at a time of temptation. See also John 1:32-34

The voice of the Father is heard

Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22 These words, which are an allusion to Ps 2:7 and Isa 42:1, were repeated at the transfiguration. See also Matthew 17:5 pp Mark 9:7 pp Luke 9:35