Matthew’s account of Jesus’ baptism reveals baptism as incorporation into a prophetic tradition. Authority is transferred from John to Jesus and, ultimately, to the baptized church. Baptism names belovedness while commissioning the church to proclaim God’s kingdom, even when that witness unsettles power and disrupts expectations.
Matthew 3:13-17 (Baptism of Our Lord) – January 8th, 2023
For centuries the question of “Why was Jesus baptized?” has been asked by theologians. John’s was a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. So why was Jesus baptized since he did not need repentance? How does it connect with our baptism?
Micah Krey 