Epiphany Season · Year C
Baptism of the Lord
If Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday Jan. 7 or 8, then the "Baptism of the Lord" is the next day on Monday, and "Ordinary Time" starts Tuesday. · January 9, 2028
Overview & Insights
"You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." (Luke 3:22)
As the crowds wonder whether John might be the Messiah, John points ahead to one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. After John's arrest is briefly noted, Jesus is baptized among the people, and as he prays the heavens open, the Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father's voice names him beloved Son.
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Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Jesus' baptism happening almost offstage, alongside all the people.
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on Jesus' baptism as the moment of his anointing for ministry.
Luke 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse exposition of John's preaching and Jesus' baptism.
Luke 3:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on the crowd's expectation and the voice from heaven.
Luke 3 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on John's baptism of repentance and Jesus' own baptism.
Luke 3 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep verse by verse study notes gathering many conservative scholars on John's ministry and Jesus' baptism.
The Baptism of the Lord, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre's Catholic exegesis of Jesus as the beloved servant on whom the Spirit rests.
The Baptism of the Lord, Cycle C Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Loyola Press background and reflection questions on Jesus' baptism and our own.
Background & Word Study
Luke 3:15 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing for beloved, well pleased, and descended.
Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject
Animated literary overview of Luke's first chapters, showing Jesus' baptism launching his Spirit-empowered mission.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's baptism and temptation narratives.
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