All Saints ELCA
01-12-25 Baptism of Our Lord

      • Acts 8:14–17NASB

      • Luke 3:15–17NASB

      • Luke 3:21–22NASB

  • The Anticipation of the Messiah

    ‌Luke 3:15-16
    Luke 3:15–16 NRSV
    15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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    Isaiah 9:6–7 NRSV
    6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
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    The Power of Repentance and Baptism

    Acts 2:38 NRSV
    38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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    Divine Affirmation and Identity in Christ

    Luke 3:21–22 NRSV
    21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
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    Call to Action

    Take a concrete step in living out your identity in Christ.
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      • Luke 3:15–16NASB

      • Isaiah 9:6–7NASB

      • Acts 2:38NASB

      • Luke 3:21–22NASB

      • Philippians 2:5AMP

      • Ephesians 5:1AMP

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