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  • Timmy Z. on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    This is by far one of the most powerful and beautiful moments documented in the Bible. First of all, I love how one of the holiest individuals, John, is depicted as a man of lower class. One who most likely did not have much of his own, was ultimately the strongest with his religious faith. This further exemplifies how the love and grace of God is found where you least expect it, and is omnipresent in all of us. When Jesus asks John to baptize him, John expresses that he is not worthy to baptize Jesus, and that it should be the other way around. Jesus insists that he truly wishes to be blessed by John and the Holy Spirit, and believes that even he, the son of God, seeks the blessing of God the father. It is only after Jesus is baptized that the doors of heaven are opened, and God exclaims, "this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." The beauty of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit are truly showcased in a powerful way here, as the light and love from God is illuminated in our hearts and souls at this moment. Jesus shows us all that if we embrace the love of God in our hearts and souls the way he did, the doors of Heaven will be opened to us also.
  • Mishael - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    I love John too. He and Jesus were cousins (Mary and Elizabeth). Imagine his surprise when he saw Jesus walking toward him, and the Holy Spirit said, "Behold the Lamb of God".

    This event was a prophesy fulfilled. Jesus fulfilled over 100 prophesies just on the day He was crucified; and when he was entombed.

    A good Reference Bible lists them as you read along. It enriches your whole study experience.

    What's amazing is that the Rabbi's knew of those Old Testament prophesies, but few put it together then.

    Lists of the Old Testament and New Testament prophesies can be viewed on Google. Also with the scriptures that show Jesus's life fulfilled all of them. Thinking of the odds of that happening will make you say WOW!!

    Jesus knew that Judas was the betrayer.
  • Donna - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    TimmyZ, Oh my, That was beautiful. I was just reading that.
  • Kent Bass - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    Thank you so much Timmy for this encouraging word. We all should seek to do Yahs will in all that we do. Jesus set the perfect example of only doing what the father's does. Timmy may you forever be blessed in the name of Jesus I do pray amen
  • T. Levis - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    Luke 1:5,6, Zachariahs a priest & Elizabeth daughter of Aaron, walking in "all the commandments & ordinances of the LORD & blameless." Exodus 28:1, books of Leviticus, Luke 1:8-10, Luke 1:13, It was this John. Luke 1:13-17, (Read again Luke 1, awesome revelation :)

    Then knowing John the son "of priests, blameless " would declare such a thing is Powerful, maybe that's why the "teachers of the law" were so._._. Matthew 3:1-17, Mark 1:1-11, John 1:1-34,

    I thought it interesting that Jesus being related to the Priest was significant Luke 1:36,41,43,

    Luke 1:48 Mary likewise with Elizabeth (& John lept for joy) felt not worthy even before Jesus birth.

    To add to discussion hopefully this is welcome
  • Grae - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    Oh gosh ! I useless ! I didn't mean that post about Galatians for u ! I'm so sorry ! Please ignore me !
  • Grae - In Reply on Matthew 3 - 2 years ago
    With respect and affection , have u read the book of Galatians ? If "yes" , what did u think about it please ?



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