Baptism is part of most Christian traditions, and in today's Gospel reading, we see Jesus himself being baptized. So what does this episode tell us about Jesus, and what does it tell us about the meaning of baptism? In this sermon, Fr. Stephen explains how this episode reveals important aspects of who Jesus is, and what Jesus brings to us through baptism.

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 10:33-11:3; Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 3:15-22

Preached on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, January 13, 2019 by Rev. Stephen Silverthorne

Sermon Highlights

• Jesus' baptism tells us a lot about who he is
• Jesus is the Divine Messiah, who can be trusted
• Jesus is the Warrior to breaks oppression
• Jesus is the Saviour who dies to save his people
• Jesus baptism tells us a lot about our own baptism
• Baptism is an act of trust in Christ
• Baptism is a promise that Christ will break our chains
• Baptism is an invitation to live our whole lives for Christ

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