Didn’t See That Coming
“Jesus Baptized?”

Didn’t see that coming…
	God puts “skin” in the game
	Jesus gets baptized 

Gospel of John
	Believe (Chapters 1-5)
	Follow (Chapters 6-10)
	Trust (Chapters 11-15)

John 1:29

Matthew 3:13-17

Water baptism in Jewish history had 3 purposes:
	1. Symbol of repentance 
	2. Conversion for Gentiles to Judaism – “new-born child”
	3. Initiation to ministry 

What does this mean?
	Jesus was communicating a personal commitment to us.

John 11

Jesus is committed to…
	Walk with us in our fears (v. 1-3)
	Assure us, even when it doesn’t make sense (v. 4-6)
	Strengthen us when there is a threat (v. 6-16)
	Feeling our disappointments in His plan (v. 17-37)
	His Word, even when it seems impossible (v. 38-44)