Gathering words on the necessity of Jesus' baptism

Today we are exploring the meaning of Jesus’ baptism by John in the Jordan River. When Jesus comes to be baptised, John is reluctant. However, Jesus insists this is part of God’s plan. Immediately God’s voice is heard acclaiming Jesus as ‘My Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased’. Why it was necessary for Jesus to be baptised, and how important it is to be affirmed, are questions we will think about today.