As we observe the public ministry of Jesus begin, we are drawn to the power, authority and charisma of the Son of God. Mark 1:21–28

II Corinthians 3

Superimposed on the lives of believers is the reality of the coming kingdom whose glories are already, but not yet. Revelation 22:1-5

From his baptism Jesus is driven by the Spirit into the wilderness where he faces off with Satan, once again showing us the nature of his mission and a paradigm for our life. Mark 1:1-15

In the baptism of Jesus we see a picture of the whole gospel story as the heavens are torn open and a way is opened between God and humanity.