1. Psalm 105:1-3 - Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! Praise Him! Praise Him! VS. 1,2,3 #12

2. Hebrews 13:16 - Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. He Keeps Me Singing vs. 1,4,5#746

3. Public Baptism Matthew 3:13-17

4. Matthew 3:13-17 (ESV) 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented.

5. Matthew 3:13-17 (ESV) 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

6. 3 Purposes that Jesus' Public Baptism Accomplished

7. 1) Jesus' public baptism served as a starting point for his PUBLIC ministry 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"

8. 1) Jesus' public baptism served as a starting point for his PUBLIC ministry → A believer's public baptism is a FORMAL proclamation of their new life in Christ

9. 2) Jesus' public baptism showed Christ's obedience in fulfilling the WILL of God 15 But Jesus answered him, "Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he consented.

10. 2) Jesus' public baptism showed Christ's obedience in fulfilling the WILL of God → A believer's public baptism is an outward proclamation of their PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE obedience to Christ

11. 3) Jesus' public baptism exposed Christ's true IDENTITY in the Godhead 16 And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; 17 and behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."

12. 3) Jesus' public baptism exposed Christ's true IDENTITY in the Godhead → A believer's public baptism proclaims their NEW identity in Christ

13. Philippians 4:23 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Thank You Lord 1x - #513