Luke 3:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So after everyone else got baptized, Jesus stepped up to get baptized too. And while he was praying, something incredible happened — heaven literally opened up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus waited his turn and when he prayed, heaven couldn't help but respond.

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But Jesus has gotten something way better than what came before — he's literally the middleman for a brand new deal between God and us, and this one's built on promises that are actually incredible.

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