Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you Luke 3.15-17,21-22 . Baptism of Our Lord - Year C. 1st Sunday after the Epiphany - Year C. Other texts: . Isaiah 43-1-7. Psalm 29. Acts 8-14-17. "Epiphany" is a word that means "to . appear" or "to make known." In the Lutheran (and other) . traditions, The First Sunday after the Epiphany is always the Baptism of Our . The Missing Piece (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22) In our scripture this week, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, we are reminded of life's key piece through the story of Jesus' baptism. The moment Jesus emerges from the water, a voice descends from heaven and declares: "You are my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased." By Rev. Susan Sparks, Contributor. View Bible Text. Commentary on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Shively Smith. What role might the actions of posing questions, nurturing kinship connections, and praying around water play in this moment of our Christian year and at the beginning of the new calendar year? Commentary on Luke 3:21-22. (Read Luke 3:21-22) Christ did not confess sin, as others did, for he had none to confess; but he prayed, as others did, and kept up communion with his Father. Observe, all the three voices from heaven, by which the Father bare witness to the Son, were pronounced while he was praying, or soon after, Luke 9:35; John But here, at Jesus' Baptism, God reveals the mystery before our eyes and ears. The Son is Baptized. The Father speaks. The Spirit descends. It is, of course, tempting to focus on the first section of the reading, where John talks about the superiority of Jesus. But for my children's sermon on Luke 3:15-17 21-22 I want to explore the theophany. Sixth Sunday of Easter—May 22 Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5 John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9 Ascension of the Lord—May 26 Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Seventh Sunday of Easter—May 29 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 JUNE Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Not Water Only (Kegel) John the Baptist's baptism was a symbolic washing. Christian baptism is much more. It is God's action washing away our sins and making us new and different people, children of God, heirs to the promises of God. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Terms of Endearment (Leininger) 21 When all the people were being baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was opened. 22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.". Read Chapter Compare. Acts 1:15-17, 21-26. Day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-21. Trinity Sunday. Isaiah's Call. Isaiah 6:1-8. Lectionary 24/16 Pentecost. Peter's Faith. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. Epiphany 2. Wedding at Cana. John 2:1-11. Epiphany 3. Jesus Goes to Nazareth. Luke 4:14-30. Epiphany 4. Jeremiah. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Epiphany 5. The Disciples. 6NtEHJ.