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Apr 2025
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Jesus’ Baptism

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"Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!" Dive into the powerful moment when the heavens opened, and God declared His love and approval for Jesus.


In this episode, we witness the monumental moment of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist. As the heavens open and the Spirit descends like a dove, God declares His approval of His Son, marking the beginning of Jesus' public ministry.

Today's Bible verse is Matthew 3:17, from the King James Version.

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