Mark 1:9-10 And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.… I. OUR LORD WAS CONSECRATED TO HIS WORK BY HIS BAPTISM BY THE FORERUNNER. The inferior started the superior on His public work. Many a man has received the first open recognition of his mission from one mentally and spiritually lower than himself. II. OUR LORD WAS CONSECRATED TO HIS WORK BY PRAYER. St. Luke, who calls attention frequently to the prayers of Jesus, alone mentions this important fact. No great work should be entered on without prayer, especially no work connected with God's kingdom. III. OUR LORD WAS CONSECRATED TO HIS WORK BY THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT. Outward ordinances, as the laying on of hands, etc., are for this end, etc. IV. OUR LORD WAS CONSECRATED TO HIS WORK BY THE APPROVAL OF THE FATHER. The approval and blessing of God are essential to a true work. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan. |
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