His Baptism, His Mission, & His Message

Mark 1:9-15

Jesus’ baptism was the inauguration of his ministry – the in-breaking of God’s kingdom here on earth.

Although he was sinless, Jesus’ baptism was a way that he identified with the sinners he came to save.

The “torn open” heavens foreshadowed the way Jesus ultimately bridged the gap between heaven and earth.

Jesus willingly emptied himself of his divine privileges so he could be like us.

If Jesus needed the power of the Holy Spirit for the ministry he would carry out, how much more do we!

God the Father expressed His love for His Son before Jesus carried out his first act of ministry.

When we place our trust in Jesus, God sees us and loves us just like He sees and loves His Son.

Although Adam could not succeed in the garden, Jesus succeeded in the wilderness.

Jesus endured temptation with no way of escape so that, in him, we have a way of escape when we’re tempted.

Because Jesus’ mission was to save lost humanity, he went head-to-head with Satan, our enemy.

The Kingdom of God = The Rule and Reign of God = What happens when Jesus is in charge!

Repentance describes what we turn from – SIN. Belief describes who we turn to – JESUS!

 Isaiah 53:12

Isaiah 64:1

Mark 15:37

Philippians 2:6-7

Romans 3:21-22

Ephesians 2:8-9

1 Samuel 17