Seek Approval From God

Published: Jan. 15, 2012, 10 a.m.

b'Mark 1:4-11 (NIV) 4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel\\u2019s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: \\u201cAfter me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.\\u201d The Baptism and Testing of Jesus 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven: \\u201cYou are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.\\u201d'