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Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism?

Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism?.

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Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism?

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  1. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Matthew 21:28-32 (NKJV) - “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go.

  2. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him; but tax collectors and harlots believed him; and when you saw it, you did not afterward relent and believe him.

  3. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • It takes place in the heart. (His "won't power" is greater than my "will power")

  4. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • It takes place in the heart. (His "won't power" is greater than my "will power") • It must be a complete turning or it is not repentance at all.

  5. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • "To move across from one sort of person to another is the essence of repentance: the liar becomes truthful; the thief, honest; the lewd, pure; the proud, humble." - A. W. Tozer

  6. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Repentance has fruits that will follow. (Mt 3:7-8)

  7. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Matthew 3:7-8 (NKJV) - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance,

  8. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • This will involve restitution where possible.

  9. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • This will involve restitution where possible. • This will involve confession to those we have wronged.

  10. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • This will involve restitution where possible. • This will involve confession to those we have wronged. • This will involve most of all, ones seeking the forgiveness of God. (Acts 2:38)

  11. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Acts 2:38 (NKJV) - Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

  12. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • A common mistake we make is to baptize one before they repent!

  13. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • A common mistake we make is to baptize one before they repent! • Those who were baptized by John confessed their sins as a sign of repentance. (Mt 3:6)

  14. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Matthew 3:6 (NKJV) 6and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

  15. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Bible baptism is impossible without repentance preceding it.

  16. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class discussion:

  17. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class discussion: • 1. How would you describe the kind of preaching John the Baptist did? Was God pleased?

  18. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? Have men today found a “better way” to achieve this goal?

  19. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? Have men today found a “better way” to achieve this goal? • 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism?

  20. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? Have men today found a “better way” to achieve this goal? • 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism? • 4. What is repentance?

  21. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 2. What was the goal of John’s preaching? Have men today found a “better way” to achieve this goal? • 3. Why would Jesus begin His ministry with Baptism? • 4. What is repentance? • 5. What occurs when one is baptized before repentance? Have they really been baptized?

  22. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • “Remission of sin’s means “forgiveness of sins.” (Mk 1:4; Lk 3:3)

  23. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Mark 1:4 (NKJV) - John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

  24. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Luke 3:3 (NKJV) - And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,

  25. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • The very purpose of Christ’s coming was to save that which was lost. (Lk 15:10)

  26. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • The very purpose of Christ’s coming was to save that which was lost. (Lk 15:10) • Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of sin lest you “die in your sins.” (Jn 8:24)

  27. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • The very purpose of Christ’s coming was to save that which was lost. (Lk 15:10) • Jesus taught men to deal with the issue of sin lest you “die in your sins.” (Jn 8:24) • John’s baptism was for the purpose of the forgiveness of sins.

  28. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Some have debated if the word “for” means “because of” in this verse. Does it points backwards? If so then one is first forgiven and then baptized.

  29. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Some have debated if the word “for” means “because of” in this verse. Does it points backwards? If so then one is first forgiven and then baptized. • This exact phrase cannot mean this when connected to the blood of Christ. (Mt 26:28)

  30. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Matthew 26:28 (NKJV) - For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

  31. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • In the baptism of Christ this exact phrase cannot mean “because of” when connected to repentance! Repentance precedes forgiveness. (Acts 2:38)

  32. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • We can conclude that baptism then precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is essential for salvation.

  33. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • We can conclude that baptism then precedes “forgiveness of sins” and thus is essential for salvation. • Jesus was baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” (Mt 3:13-15)

  34. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Matthew 3:13-15 (NKJV) - Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. 14And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” 15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

  35. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins.

  36. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins. • Jesus also did not need to repent!

  37. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins. • Jesus also did not need to repent! • Jesus knew the power of example and wanted to teach others about this important step.

  38. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Jesus did not need to be baptized. He had no sins. • Jesus also did not need to repent! • Jesus knew the power of example and wanted to teach others about this important step. • Later no one could point to Jesus as one who refused John’s baptism. (Lk 7:29-30)

  39. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV) - And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

  40. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class Discussion:

  41. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class Discussion: • 1. What does the phrase “for the remission of sins” mean?

  42. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class Discussion: • 1. What does the phrase “for the remission of sins” mean? • 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is this important to know?

  43. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • Class Discussion: • 1. What does the phrase “for the remission of sins” mean? • 2. Is one saved first and then baptized? Is this important to know? • 3. Why was Jesus baptized? Are we baptized for the same reason?

  44. Why did Jesus begin His ministry with baptism? • 4. What meaning does the baptism of Christ have that John’s baptism did not have? (Rom 6:3-4)

  45. Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him • Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. (Mt 3:16-17)

  46. Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him • Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. (Mt 3:16-17) • This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34)

  47. Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him • Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. (Mt 3:16-17) • This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34) • Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4; Col 2:12)

  48. Jesus’ baptism publicly identified Him • Jesus was proclaimed the Son of God in two ways. (Mt 3:16-17) • This also revealed Jesus to John. (Jn 1:32-34) • Our baptism is also a proclamation! (Rom 6:3-4; Col 2:12) • Have you begun to follow the footsteps of Jesus?

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