The Baptism of Jesus Christ is an important event. It shows the coming of God’s Kingdom will require humility. Here are some devotional guides to help you reflect on this important scripture.
Bible Study Reflections on Matthew 3:13-17 “The Baptism of Jesus”
More than Water from Our Daily Bread
Baptism symbolizes how through faith in Christ, we’ve become “clothed” … itself but that we belong to Jesus and have become children of God.
Baptism: Identifying with Christ – In Touch
Christ began His public ministry with baptism. … At first, John actually refused, knowing Christ was the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). But Jesus wasn’t demonstrating repentance; He was sacrificially identifying with sinful humankind.
What About The Trinity? | Our Daily Bread
Matthew 3:13-17; 28:19; John 1:1-18; 14:16-17; 15:15-27; 17:5,24; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 9:14. There’s perfect unity in the Trinity.
The Baptism of Jesus – First Things
The Baptism of Jesus. Weekly Overview: God’s presence is real, full of love, and completely transformational. It takes what was broken and …
Baptism of Jesus Sunday School Lessons
Children’s Sermon on Baptism (watch on GodTube)
Devotional Prayers
O Lord,
we beseech thee mercifully to receive
the prayers of thy people which call upon thee;
and grant that they may both perceive and know
what things they ought to do,
and also may have grace and power
faithfully to fulfil the same;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
Grant to us, who are born of water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Book of Common Prayer January 12, 2020
The Baptism of Jesus from Matthew 3:13-17 (NIV)
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 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 fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. 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.”