Today’s reading: Luke 3:1-22

“He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” Luke‬ ‭3:3‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The Jews used constant ritualistic water purifications to prepare themselves to enter into the temple and offer sacrifices for their sin. John is in the wilderness, far from the temple, saying that forgiveness was possible without the temple, without the constant sacrifices.

John’s ministry was in every way a preparation for Jesus’ earthly ministry (3 years) to commence.

It was time to start turning everything upside down.

The rescue mission was being activated, like everyone has been prophesying in the Hebrew scripture.

And Jesus is still rescuing us today with the power of His blood and resurrection.

John’s role? To announce the Rescuer!