JESUS IS BAPTIZED

 

Luke 3:21-38 / Keywords 3:22

JESUS IS BAPTIZED

 

1. Jesus’ baptism (21-22)

Jesus came to be baptized by John. His baptism was the sign that his messianic

ministry was beginning; it was his inauguration ceremony. Jesus began his mission

life with prayer. Heaven opened and the Holy Spirit came to him. The Heavenly

Father made a declaration: Jesus is the Son of God, loved by the Father and

pleasing to him. God was pleased that Jesus accepted his mission. The Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit were all involved in the redemptive plan from the beginning.

 

2. Jesus’ genealogy (23-38)

Jesus began his ministry at age 30. He had a rich ancestry. Luke begins Jesus’

genealogy with Adam and records his lineage probably through Mary’s line, which

is also of the line of David. Jesus was man and the Son of God. Jesus truly is

Christ the King. My identity, history, and lineage starts with Jesus.

 

Prayer Lord, thank you for accepting your mission and ministry as the Messiah.

Thank you for saving me and calling me into your redemptive history.

One Word Jesus began his mission to save me