Big Idea Of This Series: This Lent series brings us into Christ’s wilderness experience and examines the temptations He faced and overcame. Then we will apply His example to our lives.
Matthew 3:13-14 NLT Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.But John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “so why are you coming to me?”
John 1:27 NLT Though his ministry follows mine, I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal.”
Unworthy & Unqualified
Matthew 3:15 NLT But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.
But Equipped
Hebrews 13:20-21 NLT Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his bloodmay he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
Matthew 3:16-17 NLT After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him.And a voice from heaven said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.”
Baptism: A sign on the outside of something that has happened on the inside