John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

The Baptism of Jesus

In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.

But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or to be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized?”

They said to Him, “We are able.” And Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you shall drink; and you shall be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized.

Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me.”