Scripture for Life: After allowing himself to be baptized, Jesus heard the divine voice say, "You are my beloved Son." Jesus had received not just a baptism, but an affirmation and a naming.

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Jan. 9, The Baptism of the Lord: Today we are reminded of the implications of our own baptism as a sacrament that orients us toward mission and service to others following the model of Jesus.

Although Jesus was sinless, through baptism, He showed that He was fully human, identifying with and ready to take on the sins of humankind. Matthew continues: “Then John consented.

Otherwise, the plan will not be worthy of Jesus Mat 10:38. The HOLY BIBLE Feminine Translation Version Published by Mark 7 Publishing, 2021, JW Farquhar ©, ISBN 978-0-9796263-4-0 Paperback 6 x 9 x 2.

The baptism is described in Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11 and Luke 3:21-22. The Rev. Almendarez, co-pastor of the Open Door Church, said considering the place of Jesus’ baptism raises intriguing ...

Dallas Jones is a local leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For a more detailed discussion on baptism call 231-383-8360 or email [email protected].