Epiphany Season · Year C
Baptism of the Lord
If Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 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
Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary noting that Luke's John is already imprisoned, absent from the baptism itself.
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the Spirit's descent and the Father's voice naming Jesus beloved Son.
Luke 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on John's preaching and the baptism of Jesus.
Luke 3 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study page gathering Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on Luke 3.
Classic commentaries on Luke 3 BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
Background & Word Study
Luke Enter the Bible
A Luther Seminary book introduction to Luke's structure and its emphasis on the Spirit and prayer.
Overview: Luke BibleProject
An animated overview of Luke's design, framing the baptism that opens Jesus' public ministry.
Luke 3 interlinear BibleHub
The Greek text of Luke 3 word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the baptism scene.
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