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10 - 16 January 2021

The whole world changed

Mark 1.4-11

This passage is the first appearance of Jesus as an adult and comes at the beginning of his ministry. His baptism is a new beginning and a transformation. John the baptizer says that he is not worthy to untie Jesus’ shoes. He recognises that Jesus will be able to do much greater things by the power of the Holy Spirit.

This reading is given alongside the account of the beginning of everything from the opening chapter of Genesis, and a story about the Holy Spirit and new beginnings from Acts. Our new beginnings come through the forgiveness God offers, which is not just the once in a lifetime event of our baptism, but all the forward-looking opportunities that God offers us each and every day.

This week we explore the opportunity for a new beginning that comes with Jesus.

Lectionary Bible readings for RCL Baptism of the Lord Year B

Genesis 1.1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19.1-7 Mark 1.4-11