(Lesson 669)(06-17-13) The next appearance of the term "baptized" is found in Mark 1:9, "And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." I have added verses ten and eleven to provide context.
This usage of the term "baptized" is an obvious reference to the water immersion Jesus received from John the Baptist.
The latter portion of the quote explains, in part, why Jesus submitted Himself for that water "baptism", in that God the Father did not openly acknowledge Jesus as His Son until He had completed this "baptism" as was required by Jewish law and commandment.~
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