Summary: Matthew 3:13-17 1. The Son’s delight in God’s purposes Pattern to fulfill Person to succeed Priesthood to initiate People with whom to identify Three tests: Looking through the right lens to understand God. Do you really know yourself? Your understanding of your resources in difficulty. 2. The Spirit’s descent for power Isaiah 42: 1 “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 “He will not cry out or raise His voice, Nor make His voice heard in the street. 3 “A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. 4 “He will not be disheartened or crushed Until He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” 3. The Father’s declaration of pleasure Luke 12:50: I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished.
