Mark 1:9-11
The Lord Jesus Christ came when John the Baptist had completed his work.
He came at God’s appointed time for Him to be revealed.
Let us consider the events surrounding the baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The Appearing Of The Son (9)
The Lord Jesus Christ came to present Himself for baptism.
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He Appeared In Declaration
In His baptism, Jesus made a public declaration of some important facts.
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He Appeared In Dedication
In His baptism, the Lord Jesus Christ accepted the mission He had been given by His Father.
He was to redeem sinners.
He was to offer His life on the cross as a ransom for sin.
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He Appeared In Demonstration
In His baptism, the Lord Jesus Christ identified Himself with the people He came to save.
His baptism pictured His Own death and resurrection.
He demonstrated His solemn resolve to lay down His life on the cross for our sins.
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The Anointing Of The Spirit (10)
When The Lord Jesus Christ was baptized, the heavens opened and the Spirit descended upon Him like a dove.
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A Picture Of Sacrifice
Doves were associated with sacrifice.
The Lord Jesus Christ came to live a life of self-sacrifice.
He came to die for others.
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Doves are also associated with peace, gentleness and humility.
The Lord Jesus Christ came as the Prince of Peace.
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A Preparation For Service
The Lord Jesus Christ came to live His life as a perfect man.
While He was here on earth, He laid aside His glory and His divine prerogatives.
Everything the Lord Jesus Christ did, He did as a Spirit-filled man.
As a Spirit-filled man, He lived a perfect life.
He satisfied the just demands of God’s Law.
He perfectly kept every rule and regulation.
Then He went to the cross to die so that He could shed His innocent and perfect blood as the atonement for our sins.
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A Perfection Of The Scriptures
The Spirit came on the Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill the ancient prophecies concerning the Messiah.
The Old Testament prophets said that the Messiah would be a Spirit-filled man (Isa. 11:1-5).
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The Approving Of The Father (11)
When the Lord Jesus Christ was baptized, the voice of the Father came out of Heaven and approved Him as His Son.
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It Was A Public Approval
The Father let everyone know that He was pleased with the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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It Was A Personal Approval
The Father spoke of His personal approval of His Son.
He had observed Him for 30 years and He was well pleased!
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It Was A Profound Approval
The Father also voiced His approval of everyone who is in the Son.
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Many things took place the day the Lord Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in Jordan.
The greatest thing was the beginning of a ministry that would end with the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross dying for our sins.
The Lord Jesus Christ had died for us and we can be saved if we will come to Him.
Are we living our lives under the control of the Holy Spirit?
Then we should serve Him well.
The Lord Jesus Christ came when John the Baptist had completed his work.
He came at God’s appointed time for Him to be revealed.
Let us consider the events surrounding the baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ.
*******
The Appearing Of The Son (9)
The Lord Jesus Christ came to present Himself for baptism.
*******
He Appeared In Declaration
In His baptism, Jesus made a public declaration of some important facts.
- He wanted to identify Himself with John the Baptist’s ministry.
- He wanted to let John the Baptist know that He was the Messiah.
- He wanted to signal the beginning of His public ministry.
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He Appeared In Dedication
In His baptism, the Lord Jesus Christ accepted the mission He had been given by His Father.
He was to redeem sinners.
He was to offer His life on the cross as a ransom for sin.
*******
He Appeared In Demonstration
In His baptism, the Lord Jesus Christ identified Himself with the people He came to save.
His baptism pictured His Own death and resurrection.
He demonstrated His solemn resolve to lay down His life on the cross for our sins.
*******
The Anointing Of The Spirit (10)
When The Lord Jesus Christ was baptized, the heavens opened and the Spirit descended upon Him like a dove.
*******
A Picture Of Sacrifice
Doves were associated with sacrifice.
The Lord Jesus Christ came to live a life of self-sacrifice.
He came to die for others.
*******
Doves are also associated with peace, gentleness and humility.
The Lord Jesus Christ came as the Prince of Peace.
*******
A Preparation For Service
The Lord Jesus Christ came to live His life as a perfect man.
While He was here on earth, He laid aside His glory and His divine prerogatives.
Everything the Lord Jesus Christ did, He did as a Spirit-filled man.
As a Spirit-filled man, He lived a perfect life.
He satisfied the just demands of God’s Law.
He perfectly kept every rule and regulation.
Then He went to the cross to die so that He could shed His innocent and perfect blood as the atonement for our sins.
*******
A Perfection Of The Scriptures
The Spirit came on the Lord Jesus Christ to fulfill the ancient prophecies concerning the Messiah.
The Old Testament prophets said that the Messiah would be a Spirit-filled man (Isa. 11:1-5).
*******
The Approving Of The Father (11)
When the Lord Jesus Christ was baptized, the voice of the Father came out of Heaven and approved Him as His Son.
*******
It Was A Public Approval
The Father let everyone know that He was pleased with the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.
*******
It Was A Personal Approval
The Father spoke of His personal approval of His Son.
He had observed Him for 30 years and He was well pleased!
*******
It Was A Profound Approval
The Father also voiced His approval of everyone who is in the Son.
*******
Many things took place the day the Lord Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist in Jordan.
The greatest thing was the beginning of a ministry that would end with the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross dying for our sins.
The Lord Jesus Christ had died for us and we can be saved if we will come to Him.
Are we living our lives under the control of the Holy Spirit?
Then we should serve Him well.
1 comment:
Thanks for this nice post on the Baptism of Lord Jesus Christ. Though we know the story, the way you have presented it here makes it easy to understand for any one who has little or no knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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