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It was not a dove that sat on the head of Jesus, at the time when John baptised him, it was a cloud in the shape of a dove above the head of Jesus and God said This is my son in whom I am well pleased.

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Tell you about the Baptizam of Jesus in the River Jordan?

The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan is a significant event in Christian belief, symbolizing Jesus' acceptance of his role as the Son of God. According to the Gospels, John the Baptist baptized Jesus, and upon emerging from the water, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus in the form of a dove, with a voice from heaven proclaiming Jesus as God's beloved Son. This event marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.


What is the religious significance of the Jordan river?

The Jordan River is significant in Christianity as the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. It symbolizes purification and spiritual renewal for Christians. In Judaism, the Jordan River holds significance as the place where the Israelites crossed into the Promised Land, marking a new beginning and their covenant with God.


What sign does a priest use that symbolizes forgiveness in reconciliation?

THE DOVEThe dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. When Christ was baptised by John the Baptist, a dove descended on him (Matthew 3:16 and Mark 1:10).The dove is sometimes depicted with an olive branch in its mouth, as a symbol of peace. It also symbolises God's grace.Do you remember Noah's story, God had sent a great flood and after the rain stopped, Noah sent out a dove to search for dry land, it returned carrying an olive brach from the Mount of Olives, a symbol of God's forgiveness.


Who baptised Jesus and where did he get baptised?

Jesus was baptized by his cousin John the Baptist. you can find it in the Gospels (New Testament). John was Elizabeth's baby. Elizabeth and Mary were pregnant round the same time. Elizabeth was on Mary's side of the family. i think they are either sisters or cousins. hope i helped!!


If Jesus can walk on water can he swim on land?

No, since swimming requires water to move through. Jesus walking on water is a supernatural event, not a physical action like swimming.

Related Questions

What does the dove have to do with Easter?

If your religious Jesus was baptised and the Holy Spirit came down in the form of a white dove to land on his shoulder. This ties into Jesus being crucified on the cross on Good Friday and rising from the dead on Easter Sunday.


What kind of Dove ascended on Jesus after his baptism?

white dove


When was the symbolic dove originated?

In the Bible, when the Holy Spirit alighted on Jesus shoulder in the form of a dove.


Was there a dove in the manger scene?

a dove represents god, yes it watched over baby jesus


What descended upon Jesus like a dove?

The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus like a dove during his baptism in the Jordan River. This event marked the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.


Why a dove represents Moses?

The dove represents the holy spirit, as we see it also at the time of Jesus baptisim.


Why is a bird a symbol of Jesus?

The white dove symbolizes peace .


What animal shows up after John baptizes Jesus?

the dove


Why is a dove called a holy spirit?

It is possible as the holy spirit sat on Jesus head after John baptized him, in the form of a dove.


What is the origin or history of the dove in Christianity?

WhenNoah built the ark, and he was on it for 30 days and nights, he sent out a dove to see if land was near. When the dove came back with the leaf of a tree, he knew land was near.


What form did jesus appear in at his baptism?

Jesus appeared in his own form, the spirit came in the form of a dove.


In baptism what does the dove mean?

The dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. At the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit descended on him in the form of a dove, so the dove is used at both baptisms and confirmation.