TENBURY TEAM NEWS.THIS WEEK:
Prayer Time.
Please consider joining others in our Benefice St Marys Church Tenbury Wells at 9am on each Monday for a short time of prayer. If you would rather join us from home, please let me know and I will get prayer resources to you.
Reverend Mark Inglis - Team Vicar.
Reverend Lawrence.
Will be holding communion this Friday 9.00am, at St Marys, Church Tenbury Wells.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, celebrated on January 11, focuses on Jesus' baptism in the River Jordan, an event marking the beginning of his public ministry and his anointing as the Messiah.
The event, described in the Gospels (Matthew 3:13-17, Mark 1:9-11, and Luke 3:21-22), is summarized by three key occurrences:
Jesus' Humility and Identification with Humanity:
Although sinless, Jesus came to John the Baptist for baptism. He did this to "fulfill all righteousness" and identify with sinners, symbolically taking on the sins of the world. John initially protested, feeling unworthy to baptize Jesus, which highlights Jesus' act of service and humility.
The Descent of the Holy Spirit:
As Jesus came up from the water, the heavens opened, and the Spirit of God descended upon him in the physical form of a dove. This symbolized the Spirit anointing Jesus for his mission and the beginning of a "new creation".
The Father's Affirmation:
A voice from heaven (God the Father) was heard saying, "This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased". This public declaration authenticated Jesus' divine identity and mission to all present.
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