And when he came up out of the water immediately he saw the heavens opened and the spirit descending upon him like a dove What was the significance of the descent of the dove? To
A. show that he was the messiah B. empower him for his ministry C. isolate him as a distinguished prophet D. reveal him to the world
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
A dove symbolizes the Holy Spirit, in reference to Matthew 3:16 and Luke 3:22 where the Holy Spirit is compared to a dove at the Baptism of Jesus. This was to confirm him as the saviour that was promised
