From Baptism to the Last Supper

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     John said, "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. The one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain on him is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.'"    

     The Spirit came in the form of a dove.

     In the gospel of Matthew, we learn that Jesus asked John to baptize him. John correctly said he was not worthy to baptize the Son of God. But Jesus replied: Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. 

     Jesus came from a town of no importance. Leaders could not believe God would appear as a man from Nazareth. Then Jesus began his 40-day time in the desert, without food or water. 

     If that wasn't difficult enough, at the last supper he took the cup, telling his disciples this was his blood shed for many. "But take heart. I have overcome the world."  

     On Sunday, Pastor Philip Miller of Chicago said there is much self- righteousness. "My greatest problem," he said, "is me. I am helpless without a new heart and the grace available when I die with Christ." 

Friday & Monday: Surprise centurions