Mark 1:9-13
9 In those days Jesus scame from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw uthe heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from heaven, You are my beloved Son;1 with you I am well pleased.”
12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and bthe angels were ministering to him.
Rev. Steve Kim
Before Jesus starts ministry, there is a holy huddle. God the father, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus, the son meet up. They are loving and delighting one another.
We are made in God's image.
This means we have this longing and desire for community. We want to be in a loving, selfless, other-centered community.
In our sinful state, we desire people to circle us rather than loving others. We are selfish. We want more from others.
Our goal in life should be people.
Love is a core essence of God. He was loving before all of creation. Joy comes from relationships! That gives us fulfillment. Yes, there is the kingdom of God. But relationships are also important.
Jesus makes a way to take part in the community of God
John 17:20-26 speaks of the love of God. Jesus is making a way into the divine dance between the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. He invites us into the community.
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