For the last couple of weeks, we’ve celebrated the birth of the baby Jesus. In this Sunday’s Scripture readings, we find the Jesus all grown up and ready to begin his public ministry. And as an adult, Jesus’ first recorded act is to be baptized.
Through his baptism, Jesus takes his place with humanity. He identifies with the crowds of people coming to John to be baptized. We see that Jesus is truly Emmanuel, God with us. God has entered our world, offering grace, hope, and love.
Today's Scripture readings are Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.
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