Jesus Baptism and mine Matthew 3 13 17

Jesus’ Baptism and mine Matthew 3: 13 -17

The Baptism of Christ by Piero della Franchesca (c 1437) (National Gallery, London)

We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53: 6

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. Matthew 3: 13 This all happened at Bethany on the other side of the Jordan, where John was baptising. The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ John 1: 28 -29

The Jordan River

Bethabara baptism site

Matthew 3: 13 -15 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? ” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfil all righteousness. ” Then John consented.

From Isaiah chapter 53 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (v 6) He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. (v 7) By his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many (ESV make many to be accounted righteous), and he will bear their iniquities. (v 11) He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. (v 12)

Matthew 3: 16 -17 16 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 alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. ”

‘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

The fruit of the Spirit is: love joy peace forbearance kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness self-control Galatians 5: 22 -23

Right full! Be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5: 18 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1: 11

The Jesus I D Rightful To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1: 12 Right full! Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God. Philippians 1: 11

My baptism I may not remember it It is meaningful I can commemorate it