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Jesus Is Baptized

Jesus comes from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. Though John initially objects, Jesus says this is fitting to fulfill all righteousness. John baptizes him. As Jesus rises from the water, the heavens open, the Spirit of God descends like a dove and comes to rest on him, and a voice from heaven declares him God’s beloved Son, in whom God is well pleased.

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Color the story, one scene at a time.

Choose individual pages for your group, or print a coordinated story sheet when one is available.

Print Jesus Is Baptized: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Jesus approaches John the Baptist at the Jordan River in a peaceful riverbank scene.

Jesus Comes to the Jordan

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Jesus and John the Baptist having a respectful conversation beside the Jordan River before Jesus’ baptism.

A Respectful Conversation

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Jesus and John the Baptist stand together at the Jordan River as John permits Jesus to be baptized, with water visible.

John Permits the Baptism

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Jesus comes up from the water after being baptized; the heavens are opened, and the Spirit of God descends like a dove and rests on him.

Jesus Comes Up from the Water

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Jesus stands at the Jordan beneath the opened heavens as the Spirit of God descends like a dove and comes to rest on him.

The Spirit Descends Peacefully

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Jesus beneath the opened heavens after baptism, with a voice from heaven declaring him God’s beloved Son.

A Voice from Heaven

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Jesus has come up from the Jordan after baptism as the heavens open and the Spirit of God descends like a dove to rest on him; John the Baptist may be nearby.

Jesus, the Opened Heavens, and the Spirit

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Jesus at the Jordan River beneath opened heavens as a voice from heaven declares him God’s beloved Son and expresses God’s pleasure in him.

God’s Loving Declaration

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Scripture reference

Matthew 3:13-17

Use this reference as you prepare and read the account with your class.

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