As early as the third century ce, Christians in the East celebrated January 6 as the date of Jesus’ baptism. In time that celebration joined Easter and Pentecost as one of the three most important feasts in the Christian calendar. In the West, we now celebrate Jesus’ baptism on the...
Dear God, in baptism you put a seal on my life. May I faithfully honor this day the vow I took to do what is right. Amen.
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Read Isaiah 42:1-9. What does it mean for Jesus to be a Servant Messiah? In what ways does God suffer with or for you?
Read Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14. As children of God, we are called to reflect God’s righteousness. How do you defend the poor and deliver the needy?
Read Acts 10:34-43. Consider the author’s proposal that those who fear God and do what is right may include people of other faiths. What would this mean for your faith and your relationships with those of other faiths?
Read Matthew 3:13-17. Remember your baptism. Did you make the decision to be baptized or did someone else make the decision for you? How does remembering your baptism guide you to do what God wants?
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