The Identity Of jesus Flashcards
What does the baptism story show about Jesus?
The went was foretold in the scriptures
John the Baptist wanted to show his followers that even though he was a powerful preacher, Jesus is the real Messiah
The dove descending on Jesus is a visual sign of God blessing Jesus with the power of the Holy Spirit to show that Jesus’ ministry was about to start
God acknowledged Jesus’ identity as his son
Baptism prepared Jesus for something far greater to come
Could the washing away sins water represent that Jesus had asked for God’s forgiveness
Why does Jesus’ Baptism cause problems for Christians today)
God spoke to him
If Jesus was the Son of God he should have had no sins so why was he baptised?
Did Jesus come for forgiveness from God?
How did John the Baptist have divine powers to wash away sins?
Who was Jesus baptised by and where?
John the Baptist in the river Jordan
