Baptism of the Lord

Objective

All ​students will be able to identify and compare the identity of Jesus as Lord through Old Testament accounts that are fulfilled in the historical event of the Baptism of the Lord.

Baptism of the Lord

What prophecies is Jesus fulfilling in the Baptism of the Lord?

All four gospel accounts have this historical event. ​

Matthew 3:13-17

¹³ Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. ¹⁴ John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” ¹⁵ Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him. ¹⁶ After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. ¹⁷ And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son,^[c] with whom I am well pleased.”

To fulfill all righteousness: in this gospel to fulfill usually refers to fulfillment of prophecy, and righteousness to moral conduct in conformity with God’s will.

Fulfillment in General

• Righteousness means saving activity of God.

• To fulfill all righteousness is to submit to the plan of God for the salvation of the human race.

• This involves Jesus’ identification with sinners; hence the propriety of his accepting John’s baptism.

Fulfillment in Matthew

What is fulfillment?

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Open Ended

In your own words describe fulfillment.

Multiple Choice

What verse in Luke can be traced back to Psalm 2 describing a great king who would come and confront evil among the nations?

• Luke 3:21: "The holy Spirit descended upon him"

• Luke 3:21 "with you I am well pleased"

• Luke 3:22 "A voice came from heaven"

• Luke 3:22 "You are my beloved son"

Multiple Choice

What verse in Luke fulfills the Old Testament verse Isaiah referring to the messiah who would become a servant, suffer and die on Israel's behalf?

• Luke 3:21: "The holy Spirit descended upon him"

• Luke 3:21 "with you I am well pleased"

• Luke 3:22 "A voice came from heaven"

• Luke 3:22 "You are my beloved son"

Open Ended

Over to you: In your own life, have you ever had a prophetic experience that was fulfilled? (ex: prophetic dream, someone prayed for you and it happened later, etc)