Luke 3:22

Japanese 1965

聖霊が、鳩のような形をして、自分の上に下られるのをご覧になった。また、天から声がした。「あなたは、わたしの愛する子、わたしはあなたを喜ぶ。」

この聖句の意味

This verse describes the moment when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The Holy Spirit came upon him in the form of a dove, and God's voice announced from heaven that Jesus is his beloved Son whom he is well pleased with.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine when your parents show they love you so much by giving you a big hug. In this story, God shows how much He loves His son Jesus by sending the Holy Spirit as a dove and saying, 'You are my favorite child,' which makes everyone happy!

歴史的背景

Luke wrote this gospel in the late first century AD to a Gentile audience. The setting was during a time when Christianity was spreading from Jerusalem to other parts of the Roman Empire. Luke emphasizes Jesus' divinity and God's special relationship with him.

今日への適用

Think about times when you feel unsure or unloved; this verse reminds us that we can seek comfort in knowing God loves us just as He loved Jesus, even if it is not always visible to our eyes.

トピック

• love
• salvation
• divinity of Jesus
• baptism
• Holy Spirit
• heavenly voices

関連する聖句

• Mark 1:9-11
• Matthew 3:16-17
• John 1:32-34
• Acts 10:38
• Isaiah 42:1

よくある質問

Why did the Holy Spirit descend as a dove?

The dove symbolizes purity, peace, and God's favor. It represents the Holy Spirit coming down to mark Jesus' divine identity and mission.

Who spoke from heaven in Luke 3:22?

It was God the Father speaking directly about His relationship with Jesus, affirming Jesus as His Son and expressing His approval of Him.

What does it mean that God is well pleased with Jesus?

This expression emphasizes God's complete satisfaction in Jesus' role and actions. It implies a deep and loving bond between the Father and the Son, and it can inspire our own relationship with God.

How can this verse help me understand my own baptism?

Like Jesus, when you are baptized, you symbolically receive the Holy Spirit's presence in your life. This reflects God’s love for you just as He loved Jesus and shows that you are His beloved child.