Jesus Is Baptized

Matthew 3:13–17

WHAT HAPPENED

John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea. Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized. After Jesus was baptized, He came up from the water, heaven opened, and the Spirit of God came down like a dove on Him. Then a voice from heaven said that Jesus is the beloved Son and that the Father is well pleased with Him.

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A Voice in the Wilderness

John the Baptist came to the wilderness of Judea. There he preached to the people.

Matthew 3:1

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Jesus Comes to the River

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan. He came so John could baptize Him.

Matthew 3:13

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To Fulfil All Righteousness

Jesus answered that it should be this way now. He said it was fitting to fulfill all righteousness. Then John allowed Him.

Matthew 3:15

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Heaven Opens

After Jesus was baptized, He came up right away from the water. Then the heavens opened to Him. He saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting on Him.

Matthew 3:16

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This Is My Beloved Son

Suddenly a voice came from heaven. The voice said that Jesus is God's beloved Son and that God is well pleased with Him.

Matthew 3:17

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.””

Matthew 3:17

WHAT WE LEARN

Jesus chose to do what was right and fitting before God. The Father showed His love for Jesus, His Son. When we read this story, we see who Jesus is and we learn that obeying God is good.

DID YOU KNOW?

Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan.

TALK ABOUT IT

Who came to John at the Jordan?
What happened after Jesus came up from the water?
What did the voice from heaven say about Jesus?
What does this story show us about Jesus?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Father, thank You for showing us Your beloved Son. Please help us love Jesus and obey You.

📍 Where it happened: The Jordan River

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