Why Did Jesus Ask to Be Baptized? ~ SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE
Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin Bible Ministries
Pastor John Medeiros
Samantha McLaughlin Medeiros
05-24-2026
The Open Doors of the Cross Throughout Scripture
What are these Wounds?
Why Did Jesus Ask to Be Baptized?
Grace Bible Church
In this powerful study on the Cross throughout the Scriptures, we examine the incredible Messianic prophecies found in the book of Zechariah and how they point directly to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God.
What did John the Baptist mean when he cried out, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”?
Why did Jesus Christ ask to be baptized if He was without sin?
And what is the meaning behind the prophetic question:
“What are these wounds between Your arms?” (Zechariah 13:6)
In this message we explore:
• The difference between First Advent and Second Advent Messianic prophecy
• The prophecy of the pierced Messiah
• The true meaning of God’s wrath against sin
• Why the Cross was always central to God’s plan
• The spiritual significance of Christ’s baptism
• How the Old Testament continually points forward to Calvary
This message reveals that before the miracles…
before the crowds…
before the kingdom…
the very first message connected to Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry was THE CROSS.
From Genesis to Zechariah to John 1:29, the Bible consistently reveals Jesus Christ as the sacrificial Lamb sent to redeem mankind and take away the sin of the world.
Scriptures Covered:
• Zechariah 12–13
• John 1:29
• Matthew 3
• Romans 5:20
• Romans 8:3
• Hebrews 9:26
• Revelation 1:7
• 2 Corinthians 3:14–16
“Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” — John 1:29
If you’ve ever wondered what really happened at the Cross… this message will change how you see it forever.
⚡ Core Truth
The Cross is the only solution to the problems of life.
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Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin was ordained by the late Col. R. B. Thieme, Jr. of Berachah Church in Houston, Texas.
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