1. Baptised by John Matthew 3:13-17

3. The greater person baptised the lesser

4. John seemed embarrassed

6. If Jesus was perfect, he had no need to be baptised

7. He identified with fallen humanity

9. The Love of God He is the ‘servant’, he will suffer and die but one day rule in power Jesus is the beloved son of the father The father’s love for the son reveals the depths of his love for us The mission of Jesus is unique

10. The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit descended upon him John said he would not have known but that the Spirit descended (John 1:33) The Spirit revealed Christ The Spirit pointed to a new day (Genesis 8:8-12) The Spirit came upon Jesus in power We need the Holy Spirit

12. The Work of Jesus

13. The Witness of the Holy Spirit The triune God grants us assurance The triune God loves me