The Hebrew Stories Swimming Beneath Jesus’s Baptism
Matthew’s account of Jesus's baptism is only 5 verses and about 100 Greek words long, but multiple Hebrew stories are swimming right below the surface.
Old Testament: Isaiah 42:1-9 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)
In chapter 41 the servant is identified as Israel, but chapter 42 is a different servant. In fact, Matthew 12:18-21 makes the ID clear—this Servant is Jesus!
Epistle: Romans 6:1-11 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)
This text explicates the Christian life in light of the reality of Christ’s lordship and the gift of the Holy Spirit amidst a world and a Church which has not experienced the fullness of redemption and recreation itself.
Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)
Jesus did not need to be baptized. But he did it. Why?
Talking Shop: Matthew 3:13-17 (The Baptism of Our Lord: Series A)
Join the preachers as they discuss this week's Gospel reading!