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Lesson 6 · February 11, 1899

Baptism of Jesus

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At the Ford of the Jordan Near Jericho, Autumn of A. D. 27.

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  1. 1.While the people hesitated in their decision as to who the strange prophet was, what did he say of One who was to follow him? ; . Side texts: .
  2. 2.What additional baptism did he say would then be given to men? Side texts: ; .
  3. 3.With what does he represent Christ cleansing His people? ; . Side texts: ; .
  4. 4.What did he say would be done with those who do not submit to this purging? Side texts: ; .
  5. 5.Where did this occasion take place? . See note 1. Side texts: ; .
  6. 6.After the baptism of all the people on a certain day, who came forward and asked John to baptize Him? . See note 2. Side texts: .
  7. 7.How did the Baptist feel about granting the request? .
  8. 8.What did Jesus say to induce John to change his mind? .
  9. 9.What did John then do? Side texts: .
  10. 10.Upon Jesus coming up out of the water, what did He immediately do? .
  11. 11.While in this attitude, what strange sight appeared? . See note 3. Side texts: ; ; .
  12. 12.In connection with this sight, what was heard, as coming from heaven? . . Side texts: ; ; .
  13. 13.How old was Jesus at that time? . Side texts: .
  14. 14.For what reason did John say he had been sent to baptize? . Side texts: .
  15. 15.How did John come to positively know that the One whom he had baptized was the looked-for Messiah? .

Notes

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1. Bethabara was beyond the Jordan, that is, on the east bank of that river, supposed to have been nearly opposite Jericho. It is not positively identified. See "Smith's Bible Dictionary."

2. This was characteristic of the Saviour through all His work. His modesty on this occasion is a standing model for every professed Christian. As He was retiring and modest, in this first public act of His life, so may all become the same, and demonstrate their worthiness to be counted His followers.

3. Never before had such an answer to prayer been realized. The form taken by the Holy Spirit on this occasion is certainly suggestive. It was in the beautiful form and gentle motion of the dove, the appropriate symbol of gentleness and affection. It identified Him as the meek and lowly One, the kind and loving Saviour. That Spirit is the same to-day, and when received, points out the receiver as being peaceable and "gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." .

Bible texts in this lesson

Luke 3:16-23 · Matthew 3:11-17 · Luke 3:16 · Matthew 3:11 · John 1:15 · John 1:30 · John 1:33 · John 1:34 · Acts 2:3 · Acts 2:4 · Luke 3:17 · Matthew 3:12 · Malachi 3:3 · Zechariah 13:9 · Matthew 13:30 · Matthew 13:40 · Malachi 4:1 · John 1:28 · Judges 7:24 · John 10:40 · Matthew 3:13 · Luke 3:21 · Luke 3:14 · Luke 3:15 · Mark 1:9 · Luke 3:22 · Isaiah 6:1-3 · Matthew 3:16 · Acts 10:37 · Acts 10:38 · Acts 10:22 · Matthew 3:17 · Matthew 17:5 · 2 Peter 1:17 · John 12:28 · Luke 3:23 · Numbers 4:1-3 · John 1:31 · Isaiah 40:3 · James 3:17

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