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Matthew 3:13-17
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 | Reading the Text:
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| Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| Stephen Carlson's color-coded Greek Synoptic Parallels. |
| Comparative texts about Baptism:
Water & Spirit from DSS, Josephus, Babylonian Talmud. At
(Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the
World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts. |
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"John Baptizes Jesus," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of
the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C.
Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation. |
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Chapter CIII,
Dialogue With Trypho,
Justin
Martyr. (c 160) |
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III.IX.3, Adversus
Haereses,
Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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Chapter
VII, Chapter
IX, On Baptism,
Tertullian
(c. 198) |
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III.25, Against
Marcion,
Tertullian
(c. 209) |
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Chapter XVII,
On the Soul,
Tertullian (c.
210) |
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Chapter III,
On the Flesh of Christ,
Tertullian (c.
211) |
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Chapter
XIX, Against Praxeas,
Tertullian
(c. 213) |
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II.LXXII, Against
Celsus,
Origen.
(c.246) |
| Augustine's Sermon II:
"Concerning the
Trinity." |
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Homily XII
- Matthew 3:13, Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew, St. Chrysostom (c.
380) |
| Commentary on a Harmony of the
Evangelists, John Calvin, 1558:
Matthew 3:13-17/Mark 1:9-11/Luke 3:21-23. |
| From the
Catena
Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. |
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"'This Is My Son, the Beloved': Sermon on the Baptism of Jesus, The
Epiphany of Our Lord (January 6, 1534)," Martin Luther, Word &
World, 1996. |
| From the Geneva Notes.
 | "Christ
sanctified our baptism in himself." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
| "Christ's
gracious condescensions are so surprising, that even the strongest
believers at first can hardly believe them; so deep and mysterious, that
even those who know his mind well, are apt to start objections against the
will of Christ." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
| "Let our
Lord's submitting to baptism teach us a holy exactness in the observance
of those institutions which owe their obligation merely to a Divine
command." |
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| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
| "...we cannot
doubt that it was this permanent and perfect resting of the Holy Ghost
upon the Son of God--now and henceforward in His official capacity--that
was here visibly manifested." |
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| From The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
| "Three times
God speaks from heaven in connection with the ministry of Christ--at his
baptism,
his transfiguration,
and in the temple
just before his suffering." |
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| Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
| Matthew 3:13-17,
Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Proper 1A, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Baptized into Submission,"
Blogging Toward Sunday,
Erin Martin,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
| "In baptism, we too emerge from
the water as beloved sons and daughters whose new life, in the
pattern of Christ, is one of servanthood." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus,"
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "In
other words, Matthew focuses our attention on Jesus as one before whom we
shall have to give account. Whether we think of that in traditional terms
of a day of judgement or in more existential ways, the message is clear:
in facing up to him we are to face up to ourselves." |
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| Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "Using the image of 'making the
world all right' for righteousness -- then wherever there are human needs,
the world is not all right, and it needs "fixing"." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Epiphany 1A. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
| "When
we say that Jesus is God's son, going about the family business, we are
saying not only that Jesus is like God; we are saying that God is like
Jesus." |
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"Baptism of Jesus," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from
Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
| "In our baptism, similar things happen
to us as happened to Jesus when he was baptized: 1) The Spirit of God
comes into us and remains in us. 2) We are declared to be a child of God.
3) We hear that God is well pleased with us." |
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"Wading into the Waters: The Baptism of Jesus,"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
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"Why do you think Jesus submitted himself to John's baptism?" |
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Exegesis, Timothy B. Cargal, Lectionary Homiletics sample.
| "What Jesus began in Jordan’s
waters at his baptism would take him to Jerusalem’s hill to die and
be resurrected in fulfilling God’s righteous plan for bringing in
the Messianic age, an age that continues to dawn as Jesus’ followers
extend to all nations his ministry of making disciples, baptizing
them, and teaching them to walk in God’s righteous path." |
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"The Baptism of Our Lord: Matthew 3:13-17," Revelation and Response: Matthean Texts
for Christmas and Epiphany, Carol Mork,
Word & World: Theology
for Christian Ministry, Luther Northwestern Theological School, 1989. |
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"Ready for Revolution,"
Brad Ronnell Braxton, The Christian Century,
2002. Religion Online.
| "The means by which John and
Jesus meet their deaths should convince even the most hardened skeptics
of the revolutionary nature of their ministries." |
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Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western
Australia. |
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"The
Baptism of Jesus," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes.
| "The dove (possibly a sign of Israel), and the words of
the Father (Psalm 2:7 and Isaiah 42:1, again referring to the Servant
Israel), depict Jesus' particular messianic role. How does this effect
us?" |
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"Then Jesus Arrived,"
Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective." Exegesis, study, and teen study
and activities.
| "God has a time for our life too. A time when our
purpose breaks upon the sunrise." |
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"God Gets In,
Our Way," Lori A. Cornell, Sabbatheology, 2008.
| "John never expected to find the Messiah among a
bunch of sinners, and he never expected to treat that Messiah in the
same way he treated other sinners." |
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"My
Beloved Son," Andrew Marr, OSB.
| "Far from receiving a royal anointing that, by
definition, could not be shared, Jesus received an anointing that, by
definition, must be shared, that must be available to all." |
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"A Public Act," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
| "How do you prepare to step out
into the public spotlight? How do you act once you are out in public
view?" |
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"Water-Fellowship, Water Joy-Divine," Expository Essay, Dr. William
R. Long.
| "There is something very
open-ended about Jesus' experience of baptism. Rather than closing
his life, it opens him to a range of experiences that he will try to
understand through the prismatic realities of Servant and Son." |
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| Articles & Background:
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"John the Baptist,"
"Baptism of Jesus,"
wikipedia. |
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"The Meaning of Vocation," A.J. Conyers, (other resources at)
"Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian
Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
| "'Vocation' is
distorted by two disastrous misunderstandings: a secularized idea of
'career' and a monastic concept of the religious life." |
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| "Baptism,
Eucharist and Ministry," Faith and Order Paper No. 111.
World Council of Churches, 1982. Theological and
practical commentary. |
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"Baptism
in the Indian Context: An Event of Separation or Human Solidarity?" David C.
Scott, at Religion OnLine.
| "Certainly, working with others does not mean that the distinctive
contribution of Christians is necessarily sacrificed. Whatever specific endowment there
may be from a Christian point of view in any given situation, may be enhanced in the
context of dialogue with others." |
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Jordan
River, article and photos at Walking in Their Sandals, Journey
through the Land of the Bible. |
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Braxton, Brad Ronnell, "Ready for
Revolution," The Christian Century, 2002.
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| Freeman, Curtis W., "Between Text and
Sermon, Matthew 3:13-17," Interpretation, 1993.
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| Gibbs, Jeffrey A.,
"Israel Standing with Israel: The Baptism of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel (Matt
3:13-17)," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2002.
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| Luther, Martin, "'This Is My Son, the
Beloved': Sermon on the Baptism of Jesus, The Epiphany of Our Lord
(January 6, 1534)," Word & World, 1996.
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| McDonnell, Kilian, O.S.B., "Jesus'
Baptism in the Jordan," Theological Studies, 1995.
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| Mork, Carol,
"Revelation and Response: Matthean Texts for Christmas and Epiphany,"
Word & World, 1989.
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| Mouw, Richard J.,
"Baptism and the Salvific Status of Children: An Examination of Some
Intra-Reformed Debates," Calvin Theological Journal, 2006.
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| Patterson, Richard D.,
"Parental Love As a Metaphor for Divine-Human Love," Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society, 2003.
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| Vinson, Richard, "'King of the Jews': Kingship and
Anti-Kingship Rhetoric in Matthew's Birth, Baptism, and Transfiguration
Narratives," Review & Expositor, 2007.
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| Wainwright, Elaine,
"Reading Matthew 3-4: Jesus--Sage, Seer, Sophia, Son of God," Journal
for the Study of the New Testament, 2000.
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| Reviews:
| Lawrence, Jonathan D.,
Washing in Water: Trajectories of Ritual
Bathing in the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Literature.
Society of Biblical Literature/Brill, 2006.
Review
by James W. Watts, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007. |
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| Sermons:
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"Baptism Made Real," the Rev. Randy Calvo, Day 1, 2008. |
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"Baptism? What Do We Teach?" Pastor Edward F. Markquart,
Sermons from Seattle,
Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. |
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"How's The Water?" the Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston,
Day 1. |
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"The Life of the
Beloved," Fr. Henri Nouwen, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday
Evening Club, 1991.
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"May the Force Be With You,"
Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington - Sermons from Seattle. |
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"He Came Down to
Lift You Up!" John Jewell, 1999. |
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"No Problem," Dean William Willimon,
Duke Chapel Sermon Archive, 1999. |
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| With Children:
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"John the
Baptist,"
"Jesus' Baptism and Ministry," Illustrating the Story (lessons,
children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's
songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Child, I'm Proud of
You," and
"Growing in Faith," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com. |
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"Thank You for Being Who You Are," Lois Parker Edstrom,
Lectionary.org. |
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"It
Is Written!" The Children's Chapel. |
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"Jesus Is Baptized
by John in the River Jordan," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Jesus Is
Baptized and Brings the Good News," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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| Drama:
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"A
Voice in the Desert," from A Certain Jesus by
Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical
dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications. |
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"Baptism in River Jordan," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio
and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization
of today's gospel. Claretian Publications. |
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"Slam Dunk," Nina Wallestad, Dramatic License.
Conditions
of Use. |
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
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Clip Art, Matthew
3:14, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
| Clip Art Images:
Baptism of Christ, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 3:13-17, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Matthew 3:13-17, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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| Study Links and Resources for the Book of Matthew |
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