Why Was Jesus Baptized?

(This post is part of a mini-series on Baptism.)

Why Was Jesus Baptized?

Jesus himself established Baptism as a Sacrament by receiving Baptism from John the Baptist.

"Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?" Jesus said to him in reply, "Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened (for him), and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." ~ Matthew 3:13-17

This is fascinating! Jesus had no need to be baptized! He had no sin to wash clean. He was already the Son of God. So then why be baptized? To set an example of what we should do? To show the Trinity? To show obedience?

Keep Pursuing,