Vineyard Community Church: Greenwood, Indiana

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:13-17 [NIV] To Live Out My Calling… 1. Know My Identity A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 [NIV] You have been chosen by God himself—you are priests of the King . . . you are God’s very own . . . 1 Peter 2:9b [TLB] 2. Know The Gospel God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 [NIV] The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work