Matthew 3: John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism
John the Baptist preaches repentance in the wilderness because the kingdom of heaven is near, warning the Pharisees and Sadducees of coming judgment. Jesus is baptized, the Spirit descends on him, and the Father declares him his beloved Son.
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John initially tried to prevent Jesus from being baptized, saying 'I need to be baptized by You.' How did Jesus respond (Matthew 3:15)?