Mathew 3:13-4:11
no beer 'til April 25th, and so...
The Father declared Jesus the Beloved at his baptism. But rather than using the divine display of approval as a launchpad for inaugurating the Kingdom of God, given the excitement generated amongst the people not only by the mind-bending trinitarian theophany but also the ministry of John the Baptist, Jesus follows the Spirit's guidance into the wilderness, into fasting, wandering, prayer, and temptation. The narrative is bookended with God's word- the divine blessing and approval followed by the recollection of scripture in the wilderness.
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