Mark 1:9-10 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.… I. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS WAS THE SIGN OF THE CLOSE OF JOHN'S COMMISSION AS THE FORERUNNER. Every ministry has its culmination. Well if it be borne with John's self-abnegation and humility! II. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS WAS THE SIGN OF THE OPENING OF CHRIST'S COMMISSION AS THE REDEEMER. III. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS WAS THE SIGN OF A NEW ERA OF SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE. This gift now was the prelude and foretoken of that great pentecostal bestowment. IV. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS WAS THE SIGN OF THE SPEEDY FULFILMENT OF THE FATHER'S GREAT DESIGN OF REDEEMING LOVE. V. PRACTICAL LESSONS. 1. It should enhance our love to Jesus to see Him identifying Himself with all His sinful people. 2. We have an example of reverance for all God's ordinances. 3. Baptism significant in connection with Christ's own baptism. When it is more than a mere ceremony it is our burial with Christ into His death, pledges us to fulfil all righteousness. 4. Christ kept His baptismal vow. He has fulfilled all righteousness, not for Himself alone, but for His people also. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. |
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