Matthew 3

16 After Jesus was baptized, He came up immediately out of the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he (John) saw the *3:16 The descent of the Holy Spirit identified Jesus in His humanity for His ministry as the Messiah.Spirit of God descending as a dove and lighting on Him (Jesus), [John 1:32] 17 and behold, a *3:17 This is the first instance recorded in the Gospels of the Father speaking audibly to His Son. Also see Matt 17:5; Mark 1:11; 9:7; Luke 3:22; 9:35; John 12:28.voice from heaven said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well-pleased and delighted!" [Ps 2:7; Is 42:1]