Day 5: Baptism

Ornament: Dove Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:13-17 Gospel Art Picture: 208 LDS.org Image: John Baptizes Christ        Video: The Baptism of Jesus

“Born of a mortal mother, Jesus was baptized to fulfill His Father’s commandment that sons and daughters of God should be baptized. He set the example for all of us to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. We are all welcome to come into the waters of baptism. He was baptized to witness to His Father that He would be obedient in keeping His commandments. He was baptized to show us that we should receive the gift of the Holy Ghost (see 2 Nephi 31:4–9).

 As we follow the example of Jesus, we, too, demonstrate that we will repent and be obedient in keeping the commandments of our Father in Heaven. We humble ourselves with a broken heart and a contrite spirit as we recognize our sins and seekforgiveness of our trespasses (see 3 Nephi 9:20). We covenant that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Jesus Christand always remember Him.”

Elder Robert D. Hales, The Covenant of Baptism, Ensign Magazine November 2000.