The Life of Jesus Christ: From Baptism to Crucifixion A Journey of Faith, Miracles, Betrayal, and Redemption The Baptism of Jesus Christ  Matthew 3 ESV - John the Baptist Prepares the Way - In - Bible Gateway In the rolling hills and arid valleys of ancient Judea, a man named John the Baptist wandered the wilderness, clothed in camel’s hair, calling the people to repentance and a new way of life. His message was urgent: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” John baptized people in the Jordan River as a symbol of their renewed commitment to God. Among the crowds who flocked to him came a figure whose presence seemed both humble and profound—Jesus of Nazareth. At around thirty years of age, Jesus came to John, asking to be baptized. John hesitated, for he recognized the holiness of Jesus, but Jesus insisted, saying, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” As Jesus descended into the river and John immersed him in the cool...