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After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for…

Last week we visited around this passage and discussed how Jesus was immediately led into the wilderness for temptation. This week I want to pull back just a bit and discuss the actual baptism of Jesus. At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus…

At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” At…