Down to the River | Rev. David Pileggi

Christ Church Jerusalem

For centuries the baptism of Jesus has mystified readers of the New Testament. Since Jesus was the sinless Son of Adam/Man, why would He need to heed John’s call to be immersed for the forgiveness of sins? As we survey John’s activities and his call for repentance as a necessary step for national redemption, we come to a better understanding of how this event fits into the wider picture of the Gospels. It also teaches us something about the role of the Holy Spirit and how Jesus’ humility and His identification with the people of Israel can help us pray for our families, churches and nations.