Matthew 3:16
16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw theSpirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Why have a dove symbolize the spirit?
- Peace
- Pure, white and clean
- Gentle
- Distinct
- Guides and watches
Why did the Savior get baptized?
- It is a commandment
- He needed to be the perfect example for us
Baptism is full of symbolism:
Death & Burial: of our sins and old self, our desires and attitudes. We shouldn't beat ourselves up for what we "should" have gotten done. We need to focus on all the things we have gotten done.
― Marjorie Pay Hinckley
Resurrection: Fresh start. It's a brand new day.
Why does God teach in symbolism?
- Stories can be meaningful to each person individually. It can adapt to our current life situation.
- Symbols are a good way to learn and remember. We don't read "stop" every time we see a stop sign. We recognize the shape and color and. We've learned what it means by its symbol.
Covenants we need to be baptized:
- Desire to be there
- Bear each other's burdens
- willing to mourn together and serve
- take Christ's name upon us. be a good example
- Stand in all times and all things and all places
- Always remember him
Promises of being baptized:
- Redemption
- He will pour out the spirit upon us
- Sins will be forgiven
- always have His spirit to be with us
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