Review Matthew 3:13–17 and the institute student manual commentary for Matthew 3:16, “What Is the Significance of the Holy Ghost Descending ‘like a Dove’?” (pg. 28–29). Then write answers to the following questions:
- Why was John hesitant to baptize Jesus?
- Because Jesus was a perfect and holy being whilst John was very aware of his flaws and imperfections. John thought it wouldn't be respectful if he a mere man were to baptize the Son of God.
- What is taught here about the Holy Ghost?
- The Holy Ghost can appear like a dove or as the sign of the dove. But he cannot physically change into a dove because he has no mortal body.
- Jesus Christ said He must be baptized to “fulfill all righteousness.” List three reasons why Jesus Christ was baptized (see 2 Nephi 31:6–11)
- He did it to set an example
- He did it to be obedient to his Father in Heaven
- So we could follow in his footsteps. Because if a perfect man must be baptized then so should we the imperfect.
- What evidence is found in Matthew 3:16–17 that the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are three separate personages in the Godhead?
- Because all three were there or at least were manifest in that moment. Heavenly Father spoke and said that He was well pleased with His Son. The Holy Ghost showed himself as a dove and finally the Son of God was there being baptized to show us the way to righteousness.
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