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The Perfect Baptism

The Perfect Baptism. Mt 3:13-17. “Dam up the Detroit River & baptize the entire plant.”. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm 6:4, ESV).

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The Perfect Baptism

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  1. The Perfect Baptism Mt 3:13-17

  2. “Dam up the Detroit River & baptize the entire plant.”

  3. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings.

  4. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. • We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm 6:4, ESV).

  5. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. • We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm 6:4, ESV). • John’s baptism was intended to bring about change.

  6. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. • We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm 6:4, ESV). • John’s baptism was intended to bring about change. • When people came to John, “they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins” (Mt 3:6, ESV).

  7. That greatly illustrates the change baptism brings. • We are raised from baptism to “walk in newness of life” (Rm 6:4, ESV). • John’s baptism was intended to bring about change. • When people came to John, “they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins” (Mt 3:6, ESV). • John: “I baptize you with water for repentance” (Mt 3:11, ESV).

  8. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him.

  9. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus.

  10. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).

  11. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change.

  12. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change. • John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins.

  13. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change. • John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV).

  14. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change. • John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV). • Jesus had absolutely no sin.

  15. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change. • John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV). • Jesus had absolutely no sin: “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Pt 2:22, ESV).

  16. Because his baptism was intended for change, John was quite surprised when Jesus came to him. • John did not want to baptize Jesus: “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John believed that Jesus needed no change. • John knew that Jesus came to remove others’ sins: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (Jn 1:29, ESV). • Jesus had absolutely no sin: “He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth” (1 Pt 2:22, ESV). • Jesus’ baptism was THE PERFECT BAPTISM—a baptism of One who was perfect before & after his baptism.

  17. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life.

  18. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life. • Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9).

  19. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life. • Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). • Jesus left his home & family for a new life.

  20. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life. • Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). • Jesus left his home & family for a new life. • Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13).

  21. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life. • Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). • Jesus left his home & family for a new life. • Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13). • Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his ministry.

  22. However, Jesus’ baptism represented a major change in his life. • Jesus left Nazareth in Galilee to be baptized (Mk 1:9). • Jesus left his home & family for a new life. • Never again did Jesus live in Nazareth—he lived in Capernaum (Mt 4:13). • Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. • Before his baptism, Jesus is an unknown carpenter; afterward, he comes preaching the kingdom & calling others to him.

  23. A Purposeful BaptismA Proclaiming Baptism

  24. A Purposeful Baptism vv 13-15

  25. “Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’  But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness’” (vv 13-15, ESV).

  26. Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism.

  27. Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. • He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70 miles.

  28. Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. • He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70 miles. • This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism.

  29. Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. • He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70 miles. • This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism. • He traveled a considerable distance by foot to receive John’s baptism.

  30. Jesus came from Galilee to accept John’s baptism. • He started out from Nazareth (Mk 1:9)—a distance of 60-70 miles. • This tells us the value Jesus placed on John’s baptism. • He traveled a considerable distance by foot to receive John’s baptism. • How many of us would be willing to travel that far to be baptized?

  31. Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism.

  32. Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism. • “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV).

  33. Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism. • “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John could look at people’s hearts.

  34. Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism. • “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John could look at people’s hearts. • To the Pharisees & Sadducees, John says, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (vv 7-8, ESV).

  35. Although Jesus traveled a considerable distance, he almost didn’t receive John’s baptism. • “John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’” (v 14, ESV). • John could look at people’s hearts. • To the Pharisees & Sadducees, John says, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance” (vv 7-8, ESV). • But, when John looks at Jesus’ heart, he sees nothing but utter perfection.

  36. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism.

  37. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire.

  38. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire.

  39. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism?

  40. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism? • “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV).

  41. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism? • “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV). • “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV).

  42. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism? • “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV). • “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV). • But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water.

  43. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism? • “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV). • “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV). • But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water. • Both John & Jesus are standing at the Jordan River.

  44. John says that he needs Jesus’ baptism. • In context, John has just spoken of Jesus’ baptism of fire. • John could be saying that he deserves that baptism of fire. • Is there a one of us who doesn’t deserve that baptism? • “Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins” (Eccl 7:20, ESV). • “I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; I will put an end to the pomp of the arrogant, and lay low the pompous pride of the ruthless” (Is 13:11, ESV). • But, it’s more likely that John refers to immersion in water. • Both John & Jesus are standing at the Jordan River. • Plus, John says he needs—not deserves—Jesus’ baptism.

  45. We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness.

  46. We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. • Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2).

  47. We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. • Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2). • Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood.

  48. We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. • Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2). • Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood. • “Now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 22:16, ESV).

  49. We all need to be baptized by Jesus for forgiveness. • Jesus never baptized a single soul (Jn 4:2). • Yet, the baptism that Jesus brought provides forgiveness through his blood. • “Now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 22:16, ESV). • “Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience” (1 Pt 3:21, ESV).

  50. Jesus implores John to baptize him: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (v 15, ESV).

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