The Baptism of Jesus

steve ellis
Jun 10, 2022
1 min read

Updated: Jun 20, 2022

Each of the gospel accounts highlights the baptism of Jesus. In this powerful moment, Jesus enters the Jordan River. Jesus is immersed as He goes down into the Jordan and comes back out. In the baptism of Jesus, Scripture's story comes together.

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318: Generosity

Jesus calls us to a deeper kind of generosity—one that’s hidden, humble, and heart-driven.

317: Greater Righteousness

Jesus sits down on a mountain, surrounded by a growing crowd of disciples. This isn’t just a picturesque backdrop—this is intentional. It echoes the story of Moses receiving the Law on Mount Sinai. But Jesus isn’t receiving Torah—he’s teaching it. Not just repeating it, but showing what it was always meant to be.

316: Salt, Light, and a City

Jesus doesn’t begin the Sermon on the Mount with commands—He begins with identity. “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” These aren’t tasks to perform, but deep truths to live from.