Mark 1:9-13 Beginnings: the Baptism of Jesus

Day Two of Lent

⁹ In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. ¹⁰ And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. ¹¹ And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

¹² The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. ¹³ And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.

If you have more time, read…

• Matthew 4:1-11
• Hymn 547

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Guiding Questions:

1. As you read this text, is there a sin that is being addressed?
2. What does this text reveal about Jesus? How is He offering you hope, healing and new life?
3. As you read this text, what is Jesus calling you to be or do?
4. What is the Good News in this text that you can share with others?

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