Theme: By resisting the Devil’s temptations with the truth of God’s word, Jesus proved to be the faithful Son of God who will carry out His saving mission through the cross. We too can resist temptation by the word and the Spirit trusting in Jesus’ cross.
Theme: John baptizes with water those who genuinely repent as evidenced by righteousness; while pointing to Jesus the Mightier One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire, bringing genuine repentance and the fruit of righteousness.
Theme: King Jesus, worthy of all worship, is born in humility; moreover, the angels display the glory of God to mere shepherds. God is faithful to send his Son, and God is faithful to do all he has promised to do for us.