Exclusive! Why Did Jesus Ask John To Baptize Him
There are at least two things that Matthew makes plain about Johns baptism which are relevant for why Jesus would insist on submitting to this baptism. John did not want to do it because he thought that Jesus should baptize him. Feeling Abandoned And Forgotten By Jesus Pastor Unlikely This could be for the following reasons. Why did jesus ask john to baptize him . But he the cornerstone of the new covenant had no need of. The Lord Jesus came to be baptised as others did though not it would seem with others. Notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven Jesus is referring to himself is greater than he John. I did not know him but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain he is the one who. Jesus baptism by John takes on an added dimension when we consider that John was of the tribe of Levi and a direct descendant of Aaron. In Johns Gospel written just a few decades after Marks testimony of Jesus we read...