The Baptism of the Lord: Meaning, Scripture & Mission
In this episode, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP explains the transition from the Christmas season into Ordinary Time—or more accurately, "Ordinal Time," where we begin to order our days and count the weeks of our faith journey.
Father Scott connects the dots between today’s powerful scripture readings. He explores the Second Reading from the Book of Acts, where Peter realizes God’s message is for all nations, not just the Jewish people. This connects deeply to the Prophet Isaiah’s description of the "Servant" who brings justice without violence, and ultimately to the Gospel account of Jesus’ baptism.
Why was a sinless Jesus baptized by John? What does the voice from Heaven tell us about Jesus' identity? And most importantly, what does this mean for us as we try to carry on His mission today? Watch to find out how these readings fit together to reveal the universal scope of God’s love.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding "Ordinal Time" vs. "Ordinary Time."
The theological significance of Jesus’ baptism.
How the "Servant Song" of Isaiah predicts Jesus' non-violent ministry.
Peter’s realization that salvation is for all nations (Gentiles included).
📖 Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction & The End of the Christmas Season
00:29 - What is "Ordinary" vs. "Ordinal" Time?
01:30 - The Baptism of the Lord: Beginning the Ministry
02:11 - The Second Reading (Acts): Peter & Cornelius
03:33 - Connecting Acts to the Gospel: Jesus' Baptism
04:14 - Why was a sinless Jesus baptized?
05:03 - The First Reading (Isaiah): The Suffering Servant
06:06 - Connecting Isaiah to Jesus’ Mission
07:08 - Our Mission for the Liturgical Year
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