The road opens up
Beside the river,
everything begins.
Jesus comes to the Jordan River. His baptism and time in the wilderness begin a new chapter of his life.
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A new beginning
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MOMENT 1 · John next to Jordan
Prepare the way.
John the Baptist invites people to change their lives and get closer to God. Those who listen come to be baptized. John prepares the way and announces that after him comes someone greater.
A new beginning can also start by listening and changing course.
MOMENT 2 · Jesus' baptism
A beloved son.
Jesus arrives from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. When he comes out of the water, the Gospels tell of the presence of the Spirit and the voice of the Father who recognizes him as his beloved Son. His mission is born from that relationship of love.
Jesus lives his mission from the love of the Father.
MOMENT 3 · Time in the wilderness
Choose trust.
After the baptism, the Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness. There he spends forty days, feels hungry and faces temptation. Jesus responds with the Scriptures and remains faithful to God. He chooses to trust, without seeking power or prestige for himself.
In difficult times, we can seek support and remember what guides our decisions.
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TO SAVE IN THE HEART
Jesus lives his mission from the love of the Father.
FOUR VOICES, ONE STORY
Return to the Gospels.
Matthew, Mark and Luke recount the baptism. John presents the testimony of John the Baptist about the Spirit and the identity of Jesus. They are related perspectives, not identical accounts.
The links open the New International Version (NIV) in Bible Gateway. The texts of this website are original narratives and reflections; they are not literal quotes from that translation.
A MOMENT TO SHARE
The story continues at home.
Think of a new beginning that made you nervous. Who helped you feel supported?
DISCOVER WHAT YOU REMEMBER
Where does John baptize Jesus?
THE STORY CONTINUES · 04 / 12
The disciples
On the shores of Galilee, an invitation changes ordinary lives. Jesus begins gathering his disciples.
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