1. Jesus walks a lot?
Matt 3:13 - Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan?
The Trip from Galilee to Jordan is roughly 60 miles. This is a trip that was made on a regular basis by the Savior. He not only would make this trip but made any other trips by foot thought out his ministry. We rarely, if ever read of the Savior making a trip by mule, donkey, or camel.
2. Jesus fulfills all righteousness
Matt 3:17 - ?Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness?
After Jesus had made the trip to Jordan he sought out John the Baptist. The reason for his trip was to be baptized in order to fulfill all righteousness. As I have ponder the this simple statement I have learned it is all the little things we do show if we are living a righteous life or not.
3. Jesus is beloved by God the Father
Matt 3:17 - And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son?
I recently learned the importance of the word "beloved". Webster defines it as dearly loved or dear to the heart, or granted special treatment or attention. This shows a greater bond, affection, and also special attention was given to Jesus from his Father to help develop him into our Savior.
4. Jesus was baptized.
Matt 3:17 - And Jesus, when he was baptized?
I was recently having a conversation with another religion teacher at the school. We got on the topic of baptism and started to talk about the importance of it. As you can imagine the conversation quickly turned to the baptism of the Savior. He explained to me baptism is the requirement to get into the celestial kingdom. Although there are many other requirements to receive exaltation bapti ...