The focus of the application in the sermon should be on the humanity of Christ, among other things. The preacher should not draw any conclusions concerning the meaning and mode of our baptism from the baptism of our Lord. His baptism is unique. In his baptism Jesus identified himself with fallen man (Luke 3:37) and with the people of Israel (Exodus 4:22–23), who went through the Sea of Reeds and the Jordan, to enter the promised land, the kingdom of God (Psalm 114:1–8).
13 Alors Jésus vint de la Galilée au Jourdain vers Jean, pour être baptisé par lui.