The Baptism of the LORD

The Baptism of the LORD

January 7^th

Readings From Holy Scripture

Isaiah 43:1-13

Acts 15:1-21

Luke 3:18-23

Collect of the Day: Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week  Named by Water

Verse of the Week:       Luke 3:22

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: Isaiah 42:1-9           Tues: Romans 6:1-14     Wed: Acts 15:1-21

Thurs: Isaiah 43:1-13    Fri: Luke 3:18-23

Catechism Reading:

Third

How can water do such great things?

 Certainly not just water,

but the word of God in and with the water does these things,

along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water.

For without God's word the water is plain water and no Baptism.

But with the word of God it is a Baptism,

that is, a life-giving water, rich in grace,

and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit,

as St. Paul says in Titus, chapter three:

"He saved us through the washing of rebirth

and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

whom He poured out on us generously

through Jesus Christ our Savior,

so that, having been justified by His grace,

we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

This is a trustworthy saying" (Titus 3:5-8).