Matthew 3, 13-17
JOHN THE BAPTIST BAPTIZES AT A RIVER (JORDAN). MANY PEOPLE ARE THERE.
THE BAPTISM OF JOHN SHOWS THAT ONE IS READY AND OPEN FOR GOD.
JESUS COMES TO THE RIVER. HE TELLS JOHN: “PLEASE BAPTIZE ME!“
JOHN ANSWERS: “NO! YOU SHOULD BAPTIZE ME!“
JESUS ANSWERS: “NO! BAPTIZE ME! GOD WANTS THAT!“
JOHN SAYS: “YES! COME, AND I WILL BAPTIZE YOU!“
AFTER THE BAPTISM, THE SKY OPENS. JESUS SEES GOD'S SPIRIT COMING DOWN ON HIM LIKE A DOVE.
GOD SPEAKS FROM HEAVEN. HE SAYS ABOUT JESUS: „THIS IS MY SON AND I LOVE HIM. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH HIM!“