Exodus from Egypt
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The Baptism of Jesus
Jesus’ baptism is depicted in the 19th-century painting. John the Baptist is wearing traditional robes made of camel hair, pouring water over Jesus, who stands before him. The dove from heaven has descended on Jesus, representing the Holy Spirit's presence.
The Spirit Descending on Jesus
This painting from 1895 shows John the Baptist pouring water over Jesus, whose head is illuminated, representing his divine nature. The Holy Spirit, represented by the dove, is descending on Jesus.
The Baptism of Christ
This Renaissance painting from 1591 imagines the scene at the Jordan River where John the Baptizer is pouring water over Jesus as the dove descends from God the Father, pictured in the clouds.
The Baptism of Christ
This Baroque period painting from 1622-1623 imagines the scene of John pouring water over Jesus while the Spirit descends in the form of a dove.
The Baptism of Christ
This 19th-century painting depicts God’s light shining down on Jesus as he rises up out of the water.
Bethany Beyond the Jordan
The baptism site known as “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” ruins on the eastern side of the Jordan River across from Jericho. This location has been preserved as the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
The Baptism Site of Jesus
This is a side view of Jesus’ baptism site, known as “Bethany Beyond the Jordan,” on the eastern side of the Jordan River, across from Jericho.
The Modern Jordan River
This picture is of the modern Jordan River near the traditional baptismal site. In Jesus' day, the river would have been significantly wider with a greater water flow.
A Monument Marking Jesus’ Baptism
A cross marking the area of Jesus' baptism site overlooking the Jordan River.
St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
This is one of several churches or chapels rebuilt in this area, marking Jesus’ baptism.
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The Exodus marks the beginning of Israel as a powerful nation developed out of the patriarchs’ extended family. After the plague of the death of the firstborn, which was the tenth and final plague sent on Egypt, God led Israel out of Egypt Exodus 12:1-51. This deliverance and salvation from slavery were to be remembered and celebrated each year at Passover. Israel was to have a yearly reminder that they had once been captives, but God alone had shown his great power in delivering them, and they now were free and called to be God’s holy people Deuteronomy 26:19.
Throughout Scripture, the events of the Exodus were recounted as a reminder to Israel of what God had done. Several psalms were written describing Israel’s liberation from slavery in the exodus Psalm 105:23-38, Psalm 106:1-12, Psalm 136:10-15. These songs resonate with triumph and thanksgiving. Hebrew accounts of the bondage in Egypt depict the rigorous life, the oppression, and the hard labor. Whenever they were oppressed, they could look back to the great miracle of the exodus and believe that what God had done once, he could do again. That was of great consolation to the faithful exiles weeping by the rivers of Babylon as they looked forward to another exodus when God would lead them in triumph from a destroyed Babylon back to their Promised Land Psalm 137:1-9.
God’s mighty deliverance through the exodus was recalled several times in the New Testament. Jesus is presented as the sacrificed “Passover lamb,” which reflected the Exodus 1 Corinthians 5:7. Stephen, one of the church’s first deacons, retraced Israel’s history through the Old Testament, mentioning the Red Sea events as a reminder of God’s saving work Acts 7:3 . The apostle Paul reminded the church at Corinth of God’s deliverance in the exodus. Yet, most of the people who were delivered from oppression never reached the Promised Land 1 Corinthians 10:1-6. The writer of Hebrews highlights Moses’ leadership and faith in the Exodus Hebrews 11:23–29. The exodus serves as God’s fundamental act of deliverance and salvation in the Old Testament that ultimately serves as an ongoing reminder of what Christ will offer all people.
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