Narrative Lectionary 607 (NL321): Jesus' Baptism - January 12, 2025

Working Preacher's Narrative Lectionary

Jan 06, 2025•12 min•Ep. 607

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In this episode of I Love to Tell the Story, the Narrative Lectionary Podcast from Working Preacher, Profs. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Joy J. Moore, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the significance of the baptism of Jesus and the role of John the Baptist as a prophet. They explore the prophetic tradition, the call to repentance, and the symbolism of fire in relation to the Holy Spirit. The conversation emphasizes the distinction between John's baptism and the baptism that Jesus offers, highlighting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

Follow along with the commentary on Luke 3:1-22 by Gilberto A. Ruiz at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/narrative-lectionary/jesus-baptism/commentary-on-luke-31-22-4.

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