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The God Who Promises (Even in the Parts You Skip)

Be honest: when you’re reading through Luke and you hit Luke 3:23–38—the genealogy of Jesus—what do you usually do? “As he began his ministry, Jesus was about thirty years old…”skip skip skip “Then Jesus left the Jordan, full of the Holy Spirit…” (Luke 4:1) Most of us jump straight over the names.But those names are there on purpose. In this…

Why Jesus’ Baptism Matters More Than You Think

Luke only gives us two verses on the baptism of Jesus.No detailed dialogue. No cinematic description of the river. Just this: “When all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. As he was praying, heaven opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a physical appearance like a dove. And a voice came from heaven:‘You are my beloved…