Matthew 3:16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Matthew 3:16

16As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
— Matthew 3:16

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Devo: Morning & Evening

"As the Spirit of God descended upon the Lord Jesus, the head, so he also, in measure, descends upon the members of the mystical body. His descent is....."

Devo: God's Holy Fire

"The moment Jesus came up out of the baptismal waters, the skies opened up and he saw God's Spirit — it looked like a dove — descending and landing....."

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him...."

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