Genesis 1:1-5—The Old Testament lesson for the Baptism of our Lord
reminds us once again that the Voice of God is important. In ten phrases the
Creator of the Universe speaks the world into existence. Sunday’s Old Testament
lesson will focus on Day 1.
Merely by speaking God brought all things into being –
see also the following –
By the word
of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their
host. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.-Psalm 33:6, 9
By faith we
understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is
seen was not made out of things that are visible. -Hebrews 11:3.
The LORD’s first creative word called forth light in
the midst of the darkness. Light is necessary for making the Father’s creative
works visible and life possible. As you have been baptized, the LORD is
re-creating faith in a once sin-darkened heart.
Collect for
Epiphany January 6: O God, by the leading of a star You made
known Your only-begotten Son to the Gentiles. Lead us, who know You by faith,
to enjoy in heaven the fullness of Your divine presence; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen[1]
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