February 18th, 2024 - "The One Who Invites Us In"

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Scripture Passage: Matthew 3:13-17

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I knew him.
I didn't know what he was doing.

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John knew Jesus.

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John knew Jesus, but he didn't know what he was doing.

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Matthew: Christ as the embodiment of Israel and the fulfillment of
all prophecies.

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Matthew: John the Baptist as the new Elijah, recalling Israel's past, promises, and prophecies

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How do we know this?

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The Heidelberg Catechism:
Helpings understand our part
in God's story for over 400 years.

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Matthew and the Catechism
in conversation

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Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance…

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John: preaching a baptism of repentance

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What we know: Jesus invites John into mystery.

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What is this?
Annointing…fulfillment…kingdom.
WHOAH!

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...and John is just a guy...invited in to the secret counsel and will of God