Luk 3:21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 3:21-22: 3:21-22 Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his public ministry and his anointing as the Messiah (the “Anointed One”). The voice of God from heaven confirmed Jesus’ identity and mission. 3:21 As he was praying: Luke emphasizes Jesus’ trust and reliance on God in prayer (5:16 ; 6:12 ; 9:18 , 28 ; 11:1 ; 22:32 , 41 , 44 ; 23:34 , 46 ). • the heavens opened: This image was a sign of God’s presence (Isa 64:1 ), divine revelation (Ezek 1:1 ; John 1:51 ), and the end of an age (Rev 4:1 ; 15:5 ; 19:11 ).

Summary for Luke 3:21-22: 3:21-22 ^a Jesus’ baptism marked the beginning of his public ministry and his anointing as the Messiah (the “Anointed One”). The voice of God from heaven confirmed Jesus’ identity and mission. 3:21 ^b As he was praying: Luke emphasizes Jesus’ trust and reliance on God in prayer (5:16 ^c; 6:12 ^d; 9:18 ^e, 28 ^f; 11:1 ^g; 22:32 ^h, 41 ⁱ, 44 ^j; 23:34 ^k, 46 ^l).

• the heavens opened: This image was a sign of God’s presence (Isa 64:1 ^m), divine revelation (Ezek 1:1 ⁿ; John 1:51 ^o), and the end of an age (Rev 4:1 ^p; 15:5 ^q; 19:11 ^r).