For us, baptism is about the cleansing of sins by God's grace and desiring to be a part of God's family. Why did Christ choose to be baptized if these two benefits were already present? In the 40 days of temptation following Christ's baptism, Jesus wrestled with Satan against fame, power, and hunger. Why did he willingly put himself in the position to encounter temptation, and what does that mean for us today?