Lesson 4197

(Lesson 4197)(07-19-23) Mark 9-11

    “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.”

    Today’s quote relates that Jesus was baptized in water by John the Baptist as was demanded of all Jews by the Law of Moses.

    It was necessary, under the Law, that Jesus wash His body so as to be physically clean before undertaking the mission that God the Father had placed upon Him. God recognized Him after He had begun to fulfill the Law.

    Jesus WAS NOT baptized to become the Son of God, He was baptized because He IS the Son of God.~