January 17, 2025
The Baptism of Our Lord - Part 5
Matthew 3:17
01/16/2025
17 And behold, a voice from heaven said, "This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (ESV)
When Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River, He
accepted the task of redeeming all people from sin, death, and
the power of the devil. He was anointed with the water as the
Word of God, as one who speaks on behalf of the Father. This is
the office of prophet. He was anointed as one who offers
prayers, sacrifices, and intercessions of behalf of all people.
This is the office of priest. He was anointed as one who rules
over all of creation, over the church, and over heaven. This is
the office of King.
At His baptism, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit
descended on Jesus in the form of a dove. The Father was also
present. "And behold, a voice from heaven said, `This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.'"
All three Persons of the Trinity accepted the coming
sacrifice of the Son of God upon the cross for the redemption of
all sinners. All three Persons of the Trinity are present when
we are baptized into the death and resurrection of Jesus.
The theme of the Epiphany Season in the Church Year is the
revealing of the true man, Jesus, as the true Son of God. Please
join us at Trinity Lutheran Church each Sunday morning at 9:00
a.m. to learn more of God's rich grace, love, and mercy as found
in Christ Jesus alone.
May our Lord grant us wisdom to recognize our Savior with
whom the Father is pleased, and faith to trust in Him alone.
Amen.