John 1:29-36 (NKJV) Jesus is Baptized in Water

29  The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! 30  This is He of whom I said, 'After me comes a Man who is preferred before me, for He was before me.' 31  I did not know Him; but that He should be revealed to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water." 32  And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. 33  I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.' 34  And I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God." 35  Again, the next day, John stood with two of his disciples. 36  And looking at Jesus as He walked, he said, "Behold the Lamb of God!" ​

Questions to Consider:

1. What do you think was the significance of the Holy Spirit descending and remaining on Jesus?​
2. Do you think that Jesus did miracles on the basis of His divinity or by the power of the Holy Spirit?  
3. Do you think that John the Baptist was comfortable with the idea that Jesus' calling and purpose was of greater importance than his own?  

Personal Note: It makes sense that the same power that enabled Jesus is the same power that is in the life of Believers.  In John 14:12 Jesus declared that His followers would do the works that He did and even greater works.  Wow!

• This is a theologically significant even in the ministry of Christ.  We have one of the clearest pictures of the Holy Trinity.  (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
• When John the Baptist saw Jesus approaching to be baptized, he said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!"  Notice the inclusive nature of John's statement.  Jesus was the Messiah that was spoken of by the prophets of the Old Testament, but Jesus was not limited to saving Israel, He was the savior for the entire world.  This was essentially the same message that the Angel of the Lord declared to the shepherds at Christ's birth. "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people." (Luke 2:10)
• All four of the Gospels have an account of Jesus' Baptism.  Here is Matthew's account: Matthew 3:16-17 (NKJV) 16  When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. 17  And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
• John the Baptist refers to Jesus as "The Lamb of God."  This is a direct reference to the Prophet Isaiah.  (Isaiah 53:7)  John was obviously aware of Jesus' role in fulfilling the Father's ultimate plan of salvation.