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Bible Project podcast — https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/why-does-jesus-get-baptized-in-the-wilderness/
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Jesus enters the wilderness not for his own purification but to voluntarily identify with the unfaithfulness of all Israel before him.
faith-and-doubt
The wilderness is a dire place, hostile to life, full of tests—yet biblical authors want us to see the wilderness as an opportunity.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-001The wilderness can be transformed into an intimate place where suffering strips away the illusions that I can provide for myself.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-004obedience-and-authority
Why would Jesus need to be identified and participate in a symbol of repentance for Israel's sins? That's the puzzle of this little scene.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-018We're seeing Jesus voluntarily giving up his divine dignity and honor to bow low and identify with unfaithful people.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-019self-and-identity
He is identifying with them in their weakness and unfaithfulness—yet he is also the king from the line of David.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-021The skies are opened, the Holy Spirit descends—we are watching Jesus have a special moment of divine identity confirmed.
BP-WHY-DOES-JESUS-GET-BAPTIZED-IN-THE-WILDERNESS-RC-020Illuminates
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