The baptism of Christ was one of the most important things He could have done here on earth. I am amazed every time i read about His willingness and want to be baptized. When He approached John the Baptist and asked to be baptized John was Amazed, said he, "i have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?" John felt that he was ill prepared and unworthy to baptize the Savior, the most perfect person in this planet. After John's willingness to serve the eyes of his understanding were opened and he saw the great importance of the baptism of the Savior. He also witnessed the Father proclaim, "THis is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." What great joy and complete peace must have filled John the Baptist upon hearing those sacred words. JOhn also witnessed the all too important fact that the Father , Son and the Holy Ghost are 3 separate beings, with 3 separate callings to fulfill.
The Holy Ghost then, "descended on Him like a dove...". This act was significant of the spirit and power of the Holy GHost that is given to each of us after baptism. I find it very symbolic that here in this scripture all members of the godhead were present to witness this sacred act. The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. It, in a way, completed the 'act' of His baptism and proved its importance in our lives.
There are FOur main reasons that Jesus was Baptized. First, to fulfill all righteousness. Second to prove the importance of obedience to the Father in all things. third to set the ultimate example for us to follow and fourth to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
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