The Baptism of the Lord Jesus Christ

Baptism is a picture of the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord.
Three questions:

1. WHY SHOULD OUR SINLESS SAVIOUR BE BAPTIZED?
2. WHY DID THE HOLY SPIRIT DESCEND AND ABIDE UPON HIM IN CONNECTION WITH HIS BAPTISM?
3. WHY DID HIS BAPTISM BRING FORTH SUCH MARVELOUS EXPRESSIONS OF GOD'S APPROVAL?

• Jesus validated John's office and ministry.
• Our Lord was anointed Messiah by the Holy Spirit.
• This is the first time we see the Trinity in the NT – one God manifested in three distinct Persons.

The answer is “authentication.” Our Lord’s ministry as the Messiah was authenticated by God the Father (1:11).

Our Lord in His baptism received the seal of divine approval. God the Father would sustain Him. And of course, He will sustain you and me too if we do His good will.