Thinking Through The Questions | Matthew 3:13-17 | Pastor Neil McClendon

Are you searching for identity, affection, and acceptance from the world around you, or are you resting in who God says you are? Discover how Jesus's baptism reveals the answers to our deepest questions.In this sermon on Matthew 3:13–17, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon explores what happens when Jesus steps into the Jordan River to be baptized by John. Examine why a sinless Savior underwent baptism, how understanding where you are going (to) breaks the pull of where you have been (from), and why embracing your identity as a beloved child of God frees you from chasing the approval of others.In this episode, we cover:What It Means to Be Missional: Learning to live with purpose by making sure where you are going (to) is bigger than where you came from (from).Why Jesus Was Baptized: Understanding how Christ identified with sinners, submitted to the Father, and fulfilled all righteousness.Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecy: How Jesus’s baptism confirms Him as the promised suffering servant and Messiah.Meeting Your Three Core Needs: How God speaks directly to your need for identity ("This is my son"), affection ("whom I love"), and acceptance ("with whom I am well pleased").Disbelief vs. Unbelief: Recognizing the difference between struggling to accept God's unconditional love and refusing to believe it.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube