First Sunday in Epiphany

In His Baptism, Jesus reveals how He will deliver God’s righteousness and

salvation by standing with us sinners as our substitute, showing us thereby the holy

and life-giving Trinity.

1. In His Baptism, Jesus delivers God’s righteousness and salvation

a. By standing with us poor sinners

b. By serving as our substitute

2. In His Baptism, Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit

a. Washing of rebirth, abundantly pours out the Spirit

b. Body/Temple of the Spirit; all His fruits and gifts

3. In His Baptism, Jesus gives us the Father’s blessing

a. God sees His children and adopts them in love

b. The Father’s blessing gives confidence and courage

Prayer