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What does the baptism of Jesus signify regarding his mission?
What does the baptism of Jesus signify regarding his mission?
- The establishment of his authority over religious institutions
- The conclusion of his spiritual training
- The acceptance of his mission as God's suffering Servant (correct)
- The beginning of his role as a political leader
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?
- A decision to reject his mission entirely
- A commitment to lead a rebellion
- A public declaration of his new duties and rights (correct)
- A return to Nazareth to continue his quiet life
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?
- His identity as a conquering Messiah
- His acceptance of a death-like act for remission of sins (correct)
- His descent from a royal lineage
- His role as a political savior
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?
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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Baptism of Jesus
Baptism of Jesus
The event where Jesus was baptized by John, marking the start of His mission.
Acceptance of Suffering Servant
Acceptance of Suffering Servant
Jesus's baptism signified His role in accepting suffering for humanity's sins.
Public Declaration
Public Declaration
His baptism marked the transition from private life to public ministry.
Disciples of John the Baptist
Disciples of John the Baptist
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Father's Confirmation
Father's Confirmation
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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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