New Testament
The Baptism of Jesus for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
Jesus came to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. As Jesus came up out of the water, the Spirit of God came down like a dove and a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
Read it: Matthew 3:13–17
Memory verseMatthew 3:17
Big ideasJesus is God's Son · Jesus obeyed God
The Baptism of Jesus Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Baptism of Jesus in the Bible?
You can read it in Matthew 3:13–17.
What is the story of The Baptism of Jesus about?
Jesus came to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. As Jesus came up out of the water, the Spirit of God came down like a dove and a voice from heaven said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
What can kids learn from The Baptism of Jesus?
Big ideas to teach: Jesus is God's Son, Jesus obeyed God.