The Baptism of Jesus: John’s Mission, True Baptism, and the Revelation of the Messiah Matthew 3:7-17 Still with John the Baptist! What is the difference between John’s baptism and the Sacrament? What is a winnowing fork and threshing floor? Is it really a big deal that Jesus comes to be baptized? Brought to you by … Continued

John the Baptist and the World of Jesus: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Preparation for the Messiah Still focused on John the Baptist, with background on the Essenes, the Sadducees, the Pharisees, and the rabbinical training of Jesus. Matthew 3:1-6. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own … Continued

Preparing the Way: John the Baptist, Repentance, and the Call to Conversion Chapter 3 verses 1:3. Sorry, we don’t move very far along as we introduce John the Baptist, talk about his past, repentance, “the way,” and so much more! Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very … Continued

The Flight into Egypt: Herod, the Holy Family, and the Fulfillment of Prophecy 2:13, the flight into Egypt and massacre of the innocents, through the end of Chapter 2. A look at the tradition of John the Baptist being protected as a baby, the flight to Egypt, the death of Herod, and amazing prophecies from … Continued

The Visit of the Magi: Herod, the Star of Bethlehem, and the Gifts for the King Chapter 2 verses 1-12, still digging in to the visit of the Magic. Who was Herod? What was the Christmas star? What of the prophecy that speaks of the king rising out of Judah? What of the three gifts? … Continued