Matthew 3:15 New International Version (NIV) 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Jesus was baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist. John prepared the way for Jesus. Jesus knew...

Matthew 16:13-20 New International Version (NIV) Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say...

Luke 2:32 New International Version (NIV) 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,     and the glory of your people Israel.” Jesus had a relatedness to God. God led him to a loving dependence on and surrender to the Father. God wants to relate to us and to be in our...

Luke 2:25-35 New International Version (NIV) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would...

Luke 1:29-32 New International Version (NIV) 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son,...

1 Corinthians 15:22 New International Version (NIV) 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. We are not born with an identity. We have to discover who we are. We have to find our way to ourself. Jesus found his identity in God. He was fully...