In what ways can we model our lives after Jesus' example in Luke 3:22? The Moment Luke Records “and the Holy Spirit descended on Him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.’” (Luke 3:22) How Jesus Sets the Pattern • He welcomes the Spirit’s visible anointing • He stands publicly as God’s beloved Son • He lives to bring the Father pleasure Ways We Can Follow His Lead Seek the Spirit’s Presence Daily • Jesus waits for and receives the Holy Spirit; we pursue the same readiness • “If you then… know how to give good gifts… how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” (Luke 11:13) • Invite the Spirit’s power in prayer, worship, and obedience Rest Secure in Our Adoption • The Father calls Jesus “My beloved Son”; in Christ we are declared sons and daughters • “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1) • Live from identity, not for identity—let His affirmation silence fear and insecurity Pursue a Life That Pleases the Father • Heaven’s verdict on Jesus: “I am well pleased” • Paul echoes the goal: “We make it our aim to please Him” (2 Corinthians 5:9) • Choose holiness over compromise, service over self-promotion, worship over mere activity Embrace Humble Obedience • Though sinless, Jesus steps into a baptism meant for repentant sinners (Matthew 3:15) • “He humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross” (Philippians 2:8) • No task is beneath us; willingness to obey in small acts shapes Christ-likeness Make Public Declarations of Faith • Jesus’ baptism is public; ours should be too • “Whoever confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven” (Matthew 10:32) • Testify openly—baptism, testimony, consistent witness in everyday conversations Depend on the Spirit for Mission • Immediately after baptism, Jesus is “full of the Holy Spirit” and led into ministry (Luke 4:1,18) • “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8) • Rely on Spirit-given courage, words, and gifting rather than personal strength Live in Continuous Fellowship with the Trinity • Father speaks, Spirit descends, Son receives: a window into divine fellowship • Our calling: walk in step with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25), abide in the Son (John 15:4), glorify the Father (Matthew 5:16) • Cultivate prayerful awareness—Father’s love, Son’s grace, Spirit’s guidance always converge in daily life |
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