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The Baptism of Jesus

In Mark 1, John the Baptist is preaching a message of repentance and baptizing in the Jordan River when Jesus comes to be baptized. He has no sins to confess or repent of but God is about to do something … Continue reading

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John the Baptist

Why did John baptize? We are familiar with Christian baptism but John’s ministry began before Christ’s. There was no Old Testament baptism but washing something in water to make it clean is a pretty ancient concept. Let’s talk about how … Continue reading

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Not About Rules and Regulations

Many things in the Old Testament point toward Jesus. Now he has come and the basic, elemental things are no longer necessary. The symbol is not the thing.

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Alive in Christ

Buried with Christ in baptism, raised to new life.

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The Baptism of Jesus

The baptism of Jesus marks the beginning of his public ministry. Jesus did not preach a sermon that day, but there are some things we can learn about him from this event.

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Encouragement and Instruction to the Faithful Christian Church

What do we do with the Word of God? Hide it in our heart. What’s in your heart? We read the written Word and hide it in our hearts. Jesus is the incarnate Word, and dwells in our hearts. The written Word and Word made flesh are both light that shines in darkness and both in the heart of every believer! The world is going dark, SHINE YOUR LIGHT! ” Continue reading

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