In this sermon from Luke 3:21-22, we look at the baptism of Jesus and the beautiful picture it gives us of God’s heart and God’s plan. Though John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance, Jesus had no sin to repent of. So why was he baptized? Jesus tells us in Matthew’s Gospel: “to fulfill all righteousness.” In obedience to the Father, Jesus identifies with sinners so that sinners might be identified with him through faith.
At the Jordan River, we see the Son obeying, the Spirit descending, and the Father declaring his delight: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” This moment inaugurates Jesus’ ministry and reveals him as the promised Messiah, the true prophet, priest, and king who came to accomplish salvation for his people.
But this passage is not only something to understand; it is something to receive. Because of Jesus’ perfect life, sacrificial death, and resurrection, those who trust in him are not merely forgiven. We are adopted. The Father’s love for the Son is now poured out on us in Christ.
This sermon invites us to worship the triune God, rest in the Father’s love, and walk in Spirit-empowered obedience. Whether you are wrestling with repentance, forgiveness, faith, or healing, the good news is this: in Christ, you are beloved, and nothing can separate you from the love of God.
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