Mark 1:9-13

John Baptizes Jesus

9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove.

11 Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Satan Tempts Jesus

12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness.

13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.

Context

• Why was Jesus, the perfect Son of God baptized by John? (Isaiah 53:11, Mark 1:3-8, Matthew 3:13-15 , Luke 3:21, Romans 5:10, Hebrews 7:28, 8:6)

Reflection

1. What’s significant about the heavens opening & descent of the Spirit as a dove? (Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 4:16, Luke 3:22, John 1:29-34)
2. What’s so important about the words from the Father? (Psalm 2:7, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 4:17, Luke 3:22, John 1:33, 34, Mark 9:7, Hebrews 1:8-13)
3. What was God’s purpose in the temptation of Jesus? (Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13, Romans 5:10, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Hebrews 2:10, 4:15)

Testimony Time

1. How does the baptism & temptation of Jesus impact my life?
2. How is He with me in my deepest trials (1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 6:4-8, 8:10-17, Hebrews 12:2-5, 13:5)