The Jordan: the Decisive Start
S. D. Gordon Matthew 3:13 Then comes Jesus from Galilee to Jordan to John, to be baptized of him. 3:21-22. The Anvil of Experience: knowledge only through experience -- the Fourth, Daniel 3:25. -- three Hebrews, Daniel 3. -- Babylonian premier, Daniel 6:16-23. -- George Mueller -- Jesus made perfect through experience, Hebrews 2:10.5:8, 9.7:28, l.c. -- all our experiences, Hebrews 2:14-18. Philippians 2:7. Hebrews 4:15, except through sin, Hebrews 4:15, l.c.7:26.2 Corinthians 5:21, f.c.1 Peter 2:22.1 John 3:5, l.c. -- Jesus' suffering, Philippians 2:6-8. Hebrews 2:9, 17, 18.4:15. His obedience, Luke 2:51. Matthew 26:39. John 10:18.14:31. Philippians 2:8. Romans 5:19. Hebrews 5:8. knowledge through experience -- common experiences -- mountain peaks -- the tragic in each. Our Brother: Jesus coming for baptism -- John's objection -- why baptized -- getting in touch -- the point of contact -- choosing for Himself the Father's choice -- the dangers -- His strong purpose -- the Father's approval -- three times the voice, here, transfiguration, Matthew 17:5. Mark 9:7. Luke 9:35. Greeks, John 12:28. the decisive start. Parallel Verses KJV: Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. WEB: Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.