Good Shepherd Community Church

Jesus' baptism was a defining moment in his ministry because-.--I. It revealed that he was the One whom John the Baptist was preparing the people to receive. -REVELATION - The revelation that he was the divine Messiah-II. It revealed Jesus' full identification with his people in their need of forgiveness for their sins. -IDENTIFICATION - His identification with sinners he came to save. -III. It revealed the descent of the Spirit from heaven upon him. -EFFUSION -outpouring-.-It was his effusion, inundation in the Spirit of God.-IV. It revealed the Father's love for and pleasure in his Son. -It was the AFFIRMATION of the Father's love for and pleasure in him.--This -defining moment- in Jesus' ministry is one also for us who believe in him.