Question 28
Baptism and Temptation of JesusAnd when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the spirit descending upon him like a dove. What was the significance of the descent of the dove? To
- A.show that he was the messiah.
- B.empower him for his ministry.
- C.isolate him as a distinguished prophet.
- D.reveal him to the world.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (empower him for his ministry.)
Explanation
The Spirit descending on Jesus anointed Him with power for His ministry (Luke 4:14, 18; Acts 10:38).