Bible Verses

His Proclamation Begins After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee and began preaching the Good News of God.

 Jesus stayed there for forty days and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild animals, but angels ministered to him.

The Trial in the Desert Then the Spirit led him into the desert.

And these words were heard from heaven: “You are my Son, the Beloved, the One I have chosen.” [Commentary: Mark 1:9-11]

And as he came up out of the water, heaven opened above him, and he saw the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 

Baptism of Jesus At that time, Jesus came from Nazareth, a town in Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

He preached to the people, saying: “After me comes someone more powerful than I am;

John was dressed in camel’s hair and bore a leather belt around his waist. His food consisted of locusts and honey.

All Judea and all the people from the city of Jerusalem went out to John to confess their sins, and to be baptized by him in the river Jordan.