Simply the Sermon for January 11, 2026: Baptism of Our Lord

Our Bible texts for Sunday, January 11, the Baptism of our Lord, are Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; and Matthew 3:13-17 

In the waters of the Jordan, Jesus is revealed as the beloved Son of God. Through this great epiphany (AKA revelation or sudden insight), Jesus fulfills all righteousness and becomes the servant of God who will bring forth justice and be a light to the nations. In our reading from Acts, we see the Holy Spirit acting in the lives of Gentile new converts even before they can be physically baptised. In the waters of baptism we too are washed by the Word, anointed by the Spirit, and named God’s beloved children. Our baptismal mission is to proclaim good news to all who are oppressed or in need of God’s healing.

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