On Sunday, we continued Season 3 of Binge the Bible by looking at Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13–17 and seeing Him not just as a Savior who helps us, but as the King who defines us. One important layer worth carrying into the week is this: Jesus’ baptism is not about repentance for sin, but about identification and inauguration. Before Jesus teaches, heals, or performs a miracle, He steps into the water to stand with sinners and to fulfill righteousness on their behalf. In other words, substitution does not begin at the cross alone; it begins with a King who enters our story, our weakness, and our place.What makes this moment so powerful is that heaven opens not after achievement, but after obedience. The Father’s declaration, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased,” comes before Jesus does anything publicly impressive. Matthew is showing us how the Kingdom works: identity before activity, belonging before behavior, sonship before service. That same pattern shapes our lives as well. Jesus does not define us by what we accomplish for Him, but by who we are under His reign.