Gracious Jesus: John BaptizesJesus

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS

By Sharda

GRACIOUS JESUS1. PRESENTING THE KING

The King is BornThe Greatest ProphetJohn Baptizes JesusThe Tempter Lures JesusJesus’ Ministry Launch

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSOTHER REFERENCES

John 3:5

2 Corinthians 1:22

Ephesians 1:13-14

2 Corinthians 5:17

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSPRESENTATION OVERVIEW

Matt 3:13-17, Mark 1.9-11; Lk 3:21,22• Objectives• Introduction• Baptism of John• Baptism of Jesus• Seal of The Holy

Spirit• New Creation• Discussion

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSOBJECTIVES To understand:

•The meaning of baptism•The significance of baptism•Why Jesus got baptized•Jesus command to His disciples•Transformation as disciples of Christ

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSTHEME VERSE

Jesus answered,” I tell you the truth, no can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” – JOHN 3:5

JOHN THE BAPTISTWATER FOR REPENTANCE

• Preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

• Preached the kingdom of heaven is near

• People confessed their sins and were baptized by him in the Jordan river

• Jesus was also baptized by John

Mathew 3:6

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BAPTISM? Originates from a Greek word “bapto that means “To plunge or to immerse (ie. To go under)”Introduced in Jewish culture as ceremonial washing of hands (before a meal) or immersion (with sprinkling of blood) for purification. [1]Later used by Jews for Gentiles, as ritual bath while converting to Judaism.

JEWISH CONVERSIONA Gentile converting to a Jew had to go through: Baptism Circumcision (more

important, called a seal [4])

Offer a sacrifice (Korban) in a temple

Even children (of converted parents) could be baptized, but had to reconfirm their faith as an adult.[2][3]

SIGNIFICANCE OF BAPTISMThe bath was an outward sign that the people were dying to the old life and were being resurrected to the new life.

SIGNIFICANCE TODAYBaptism is a testimony to the world on a person’s: Identification and commitment to Christ.

Cleansing from sin and renewal in Christ.

Death to sin (Romans 6:3) and rising to walk in newness of life (Romans 6:4)

BAPTISM IN NEW TESTAMENTAfter Jesus’ baptism and command to be baptized, baptism was the practice introduced in the Christian church: For a child, with confirmation at

adulthood [2][3]or For an adult (with our without)

dedication at childhood.

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS13 Then Jesus arrived ..at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. 14 But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be…?” 15 But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it .. for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Matt 3:13-17

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS (CONT’D)

.. 16 After being baptized.. behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him, 17 and behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased.” Matt 3:13-17

WHY DID JESUS GET BAPTIZED?Jesus was:• Obedient to God’s commandment.• Sinless and needed no repentance.

• Baptized to fulfill all righteousness.• Acknowledged by God as His Son.This event signified the beginning of his public ministry.

VIDEO : JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS

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THE SEAL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT“He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come” 2 Corinthians 1:22..having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise Ephesians 3:13

BAPTISM, A COMMAND OF JESUS19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 18

“Therefore, If anyone is in Christ,

he is a new creation;the old has gone, the new has come” 2 Corinthians 5:17

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSRECAP• John the Baptist baptizes with water,

preaching repentance for the forgiveness of sins

• Jesus gets baptized by John to fulfil all righteousness

• When we receive Christ as our Saviour we receive the seal of the Holy Spirit

• We are new creations in Christ

JOHN BAPTIZES JESUSDISCUSSION Have you accepted Jesus as your Saviour? Have you obeyed the commandment of baptism? How has your self life died? Is Jesus the Lord in every area of your life? Have you experienced the inward transformation

and how does it reflect in your outward life? Are you reflecting the light of Jesus to people

around you? Would your life be an example to others to also

want to experience the love of Jesus in their life?

REFERENCES

1. Baptism by  Kaufmann Kohler, Samuel Krauss2.  Robinson, George. Essential Judaism: A Complete Guide to Beliefs, Customs and Rituals. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2000. ISBN 0-671-03480-4, pgs 229–232.3. "What is Conservative Judaism?". Shamash.org. Retrieved 2012-07-21.4. Schlatter, "Die Kirche Jerusalems," 1898, p. 70)