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What does the baptism of Jesus signify regarding his mission?
What does the baptism of Jesus signify regarding his mission?
What did Jesus's baptism symbolize in terms of his life and ministry?
What did Jesus's baptism symbolize in terms of his life and ministry?
Which aspect of Jesus's mission is reinforced by the Father's words spoken from heaven?
Which aspect of Jesus's mission is reinforced by the Father's words spoken from heaven?
How did Jesus's baptism by John differ from popular expectations of the Messiah?
How did Jesus's baptism by John differ from popular expectations of the Messiah?
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What action did two of John the Baptist's followers take after his baptism sermon?
What action did two of John the Baptist's followers take after his baptism sermon?
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Study Notes
Catechism of the Catholic Church on Baptism of Jesus
- Baptism of Jesus is the acceptance and inauguration of his mission as God's suffering Servant.
- Marking special occasions (like weddings, ordinations) involves important commitments.
- Jesus' baptism marked the transition to his public phase as Messiah.
- Jesus' vocation was as Messiah, not the glorious, all-conquering Messiah of popular imagination
- Jesus's acceptance of baptism signified consent to death for the remission of sins.
First Disciples
- Some people went to John the Baptist in the wilderness to hear him and get baptized.
- These people stayed for some time and absorbed the Baptist's message.
- This group, called disciples, formed a community.
- Jesus stayed after his baptism for several days.
- Jesus' ministry had begun.
- Two followers of John saw Jesus, followed him, and asked him where he was staying.
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Explore the profound meanings behind Jesus's baptism and how it relates to his mission and ministry. This quiz examines key aspects such as symbolism, the Father's affirmation, and the expectations of the Messiah in the context of John's teachings.