Matthew 3:1-17

Matthew 3 :1 -17

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'... Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John... And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.'

— NIV

Context

John's ministry and the baptism of Jesus.

Matthew 3:1-17

The Baptism of Jesus—John’s ministry and the inauguration of Jesus’ public work.

The Theophany at the Jordan

Jesus’ baptism is marked by theophany: the Spirit descending like a dove and the Father’s voice. This event, recognized in Islam as well (Jesus/Isa’s prophetic calling), marks the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry.

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