Jesus was also baptized by John the Baptist. But his baptism was quite different. Jesus was divinely identified in 2 ways. First, the Holy Spirit descended on him like a dove. Second, God spoke from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." God rarely speaks from heaven, even in the Bible. So, this was an important declaration, announcement, and identification.

Jesus is not a normal, fallen man. Jesus is a prophet, but even more than a prophet. Jesus is God's beloved Son, well-pleasing to God, and anointed by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his ministry (thanks to Luke for telling us this). Luke traced Jesus' descent through David and Abraham all the way back to Adam, the first man whom God created. Jesus was fully human. He came as the Savior of not only the Jews but of the whole human race.


Application: Lord Jesus, you came as a man, yet you are God's beloved Son, fully anointed by the Holy Spirit. I trust you for my salvation, direction and purpose. May my life bring you honor and praise.
One Word: Trust and obey Jesus, God's beloved Son