The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 154: The Baptism of Jesus (2022)
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Mark: Peter's Companion and Gospel Writer
- Mark likely authored the gospel as Peter's close companion, recording Peter's preaching.
- He experienced early church conflicts like Paul and Barnabas's disagreement but also reconciliation.
Jesus Sanctifies Baptismal Water
- Jesus's baptism sanctifies the water, not the other way around.
- His clean holiness makes the water holy, reversing the Leviticus principle of uncleanliness.
Heavens Torn at Baptism and Crucifixion
- The heavens were 'torn open' at Jesus' baptism, the same verb used when the temple veil was torn at the crucifixion.
- This links the beginning and end of Christ's earthly ministry in a powerful way.