When Jesus came to the Jordan to be baptized by John, He spoke these profound words: “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15). This was not just a generic statement; it was robustly theological rooted in Old Testament prophecy and typology.

Jesus’ baptism served as a pivotal moment where multiple streams of biblical prophecy converged. When He entered the Jordan’s waters, He wasn’t just going through a ritual – He...