On January 10, 49 BC, Julius Caesar crossed the river Rubicon, an act that was a declaration of war. This Sunday, January 10, we will hear about Jesus crossing the baptismal river Jordan as a declaration of war against all evil. His baptism launched a full assault against the devil and all demons, beginning in the wilderness. In this video…
Even at twelve years old, Jesus knew he was the Son of God. In the Jerusalem temple, he shows precocious wisdom and learning in Torah. In Luke’s telling, he deftly winks at the resurrection, when Jesus, lost in death, is found alive again.