Christ is our example for baptism. In this portion of scripture Jesus humbles himself to be baptized by John the Baptist. When we realize that the Son of God thought baptism was important, it makes us appreciate the importance of baptism as a public confession of our faith in Christ. Of all people on earth, Jesus needed to be baptized the least, and yet he was willing to give us an example to follow.

Matthew 3:12-17

13] Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

[14] But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

[15] And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.

[16] And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:

[17] And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Pastor Dave Moran administering Baptism of a new Christian

Thanks to Ernie powers for the video.

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