I. THE EVENT OF CHRIST-S BAPTISM----1. The Purpose of Baptism from John, Jn 1-29-34----2. The Prayer in Baptism from Luke, Lk 3-21-22----3. The Pleasure of Baptism from Mark, Mk 1-9-11----4. The Proclamation of Baptism from Matthew, Mt 3-13-17----II. THE EXALTED VIEW OF CHRIST-S BAPTISM----1. Illustration of Sacrificial Death---- a. prophetic, Rom 6-3----2. Identification with Sinful Man---- a. propitiation, Rom 3-25----III. THE EXAMPLE FOR US IN CHRIST-S BAPTISM----1. Identified with Christ---- a. belief unto obedience-- b. buried unto repentance-- c. born again unto resurrection