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Baptism of the Lord reveals 4 'key truths' of Jesus' identity and mission
This verse is from the Gospel of Matthew, one of the three synoptic Gospels in the New Testament of the Bible, and is about the baptism of Jesus Christ — celebrated in the Catholic faith on Jan. 12.
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Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3: 14–17)
The baptism is an event that is very important in Jesus’ ministry. In this story we see clearly the relationship between Father and Son and the use of the title ‘Son of God’. The events that ...
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Theology of Geography: Jesus’ Baptism Site Brims With Significance
The Baptism of the Lord Jesus teaches us something about the theology of geography. There are many places where water for baptism could be found in the land of Israel. Why was Jesus baptized by ...
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Jesus Gives Us the Glorious Gift of Baptism
1. Access: The heavens and paradise were closed to us after original sin, but at Jesus’ baptism, we have access to the Father and to the heavenly places. Scripture says, “We have peace with ...
WORDS FOR LIVING: Understanding Jesus’ baptism and our own
Some church denominations celebrate The Baptism of the Lord Sunday, Jan. 10. Jesus had the Holy Spirit descend on him at his baptism, and a voice from heaven proclaimed, “You are my beloved Son; ...