Expository Outlines 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. There is here an intimation of the fact, that Christ had hitherto RESIDED IN THE CITY OF NAZARETH, in lower Galilee. 1. The name of this city attached itself to Jesus Christ as a term of reproach. 2. In this city Christ lived thirty years in seclusion, etc. — discharging the humble and homely duties of His station — thus obeyed the law in all its precepts. II. WHEN CHRIST WAS ABOUT TO SHOW HIMSELF TO ISRAEL, HE CAME TO JOHN TO BE BAPTIZED. He thus acknowledged the appointment of John, and honoured his office. He was made subject to the law. He thus dedicated Himself to the service of God. III. The baptism of Christ was signalized BY SEVERAL MIRACULOUS AND STRIKING ACCOMPANIMENTS. 1. The heavens were opened. 2. The Spirit descended. 3. There was a voice from heaven. (Expository Outlines.) 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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