Why did Jesus get baptised? Have you ever asked that question?
Baptism was clearly a sign of repentance, as John the baptiser spent every day ‘baptising in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance’ (Mark 1:4). His entire ministry involved calling Israelites to a deep, heartfelt repentance, so they could be ready for the coming of Messiah.
So, you can imagine John’s shock when Messiah Himself comes to him in the Jordan and asks to be baptised ! Matthew’s account tells us how confusing this was to John: ‘I need to be baptised by you, and do you come to me?’ (Matt. 3:14).
