Bible Text: Mark 1:9-11 | Preacher: James Allan | Series: Mark | Jesus’ baptism reveals what He came to do, and who He is. Jesus identifies and then He is identified. By identifying with sinners He showed that He would take their place. He is numbered with the transgressors. He who knew no sin was made sin. He allowed the water that had symbolically washed away the sins of others to be poured over Him.