The cross of Jesus shows us clearly the depth of our sin and the great depth of God's love.

Why was Jesus baptized as he began his ministry? For many reasons, but ultimately for his great glory and to accomplish our salvation.

Why was Jesus baptized as he began his ministry? For many reasons, but ultimately for his great glory and to accomplish our salvation.

John models a life of humble boldness that points to Christ, proclaims the whole gospel, and confronts sin.

John models a life of humble boldness that points to Christ, proclaims the whole gospel, and confronts sin.

John's message of preparation is one we need to hear today just as his original hearers did: true, fruit-bearing repentance is necessary for approaching Jesus.

John's message of preparation is one we need to hear today just as his original hearers did: true, fruit-bearing repentance is necessary for approaching Jesus.

In this passage, as well as the infancy narrative as a whole (chap. 1-2), Luke helps us see that Jesus was obviously human, and, astonishingly, God himself.

In this passage, as well as the infancy narrative as a whole (chap. 1-2), Luke helps us see that Jesus was obviously human, and, astonishingly, God himself.

In the words of Simeon's song and prophecy, we find that Jesus changes everything, and he does so by both uniting and dividing people.