Weekly Scripture Readings

Readings for January 12 and 13

Baptism of the Lord

Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Acts 10: 34-38
Matthew 3:13-17

FAITH SHARING QUESTIONS:

1. Isaiah 42 contains one of the four servant songs that appear in Isaiah, songs that speak of the value of redemptive suffering. What does this term mean to you?
2. How do you understand servant leadership - a heart value of our parish?
3. God shows no partiality: What does this statement from Acts mean to you?
4. What was the nature of the Baptism John did? Was it the same as our sacrament?
5. Why did Jesus submit to John's Baptism?
6. What did His Baptism by John reveal about Jesus?