Year B, 1st Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord

At Home with the Lectionary

In this episode, we consider the readings for the first Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of Our Lord, Year B:
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7 & Mark 1:4-11.
We discuss the imagery of light and darkness, water and dove, as well as the descriptions of God's voice as we consider the baptism of Jesus.

Notes:
--The Bible Project
--Bible Project article on Jesus' Baptism
--Project podcast on chaotic waters & baptism
--Resources from Dr. Michael Heiser on the worldview of the Ancient Near East
--Interview with Bible Project & Dr. Heiser re: God's Name
--Reconciliation Anglican Church in Bellingham
3:09 Collect
3:49 Genesis 1:1-5
10:26 Psalm 29
23:30 Acts 19:1-7
39:01 Mark 1:4-11

Our outro music is an original song by our friend Dcn. Jeremiah Webster, a poet and professor whose giftedness is rivaled by his humbleness. You can find his published works, including After So Many Fires, with a quick Google.

Capitole

1. Collect (00:02:58)

2. Genesis 1:1-5 (00:03:38)

3. Psalm 29 (00:10:15)

4. Acts 19:1-7 (00:23:19)

5. Mark 1:4-11 (00:38:50)