Matthew 3:13-17
Story & Lessons
John baptized people who had repented of their sin.
He was surprised and hesitant when the Lord Jesus asked to be baptized.
Baptism speaks of the Lord Jesus' identification with sinners.
The sinless Lord Jesus took human flesh to identify himself with sinful mankind, being born under the law.
The law of God curses and condemns the sinner.
Our sin was laid upon Jesus who has redeemed us from the curse of the law through his death at Calvary.
God the Father punished him for our sin.
Baptism also speaks of the Lord Jesus' suffering and death to take away our sin.
Reflection...
The whole Trinity was involved in the baptism of Jesus.
As the Son came up from the water, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove upon him and the Father spoke from heaven, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”.
The Father loves the Son but did not spare Him as He died on the cross for sinners.
The Father accepted His perfect sacrifice so that we could be accepted in the beloved (Ephesians 1:6).
Let us rejoice and give thanks for our wonderful salvation!
Story & Lessons
John baptized people who had repented of their sin.
He was surprised and hesitant when the Lord Jesus asked to be baptized.
Baptism speaks of the Lord Jesus' identification with sinners.
The sinless Lord Jesus took human flesh to identify himself with sinful mankind, being born under the law.
The law of God curses and condemns the sinner.
Our sin was laid upon Jesus who has redeemed us from the curse of the law through his death at Calvary.
God the Father punished him for our sin.
Baptism also speaks of the Lord Jesus' suffering and death to take away our sin.
Reflection...
The whole Trinity was involved in the baptism of Jesus.
As the Son came up from the water, the Holy Spirit descended like a dove upon him and the Father spoke from heaven, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased”.
The Father loves the Son but did not spare Him as He died on the cross for sinners.
The Father accepted His perfect sacrifice so that we could be accepted in the beloved (Ephesians 1:6).
Let us rejoice and give thanks for our wonderful salvation!
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