The Baptism of Jesus

The Bible begins with baptism.  It starts out, “And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Genesis 1:2).  Over the ancient and chaotic creation, there […]

John 1:6-8, 19-28: A Voice, Mouth, and Finger

What made John the Baptizer such a powerful witness?  Well, you can’t be much of a witness if you don’t know what you’re witnessing about or what you’re supposed to […]

Advent 4

Intro Like all kings, our Lord Jesus does not simply show up unannounced.  A long line of prophets: Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and others first prophesied of the Messiah.  Then, the […]