What spectacular event occurred at jesus's baptism?

Answer 1

As soon as He came up from the water, Jesus saw the Spirit of God descending from heaven like a dove and alighting upon Him. Just as persons and things in the OT were consecrated to sacred purposes by "the holy anointing oil" (Exo_30:25-30), so He was anointed Messiah by the Holy Spirit.

It was a hallowed occasion, when all three members of the Trinity were evident. The beloved Son was there. The Holy Spirit was there in dove form. The Father's voice was heard from heaven pronouncing His blessing on Jesus. It was a memorable event because the voice of God was heard quoting Scripture: "This is My beloved Son (from Psa_2:7) in whom I am well pleased" (from Isa_42:1). This is one of three occasions when the Father spoke from heaven in delighted acknowledgment of His unique Son (the other places are Mat_17:5 and Joh_12:28). - from Bible believers commentary.

Mat 3:16 When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.

Mat 3:17 And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Answer 2

As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him [Matthew 3:16]

And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." [Matthew 3:17]

• And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form [John 5:37]

Answer 3

We know that Jesus was perfect and without sin, so He did not need baptism. But He did it as an example for the rest of the world to emulate. After He was baptized the voice of God was heard claiming Jesus as His son.