2nd Sunday of Advent (Year A) - Matt 3: 1-12

To support the ministry and get access to exclusive content, go to: http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudy Matthew 3: 1-12 - 'The one who follows me will baptise you with the Holy Spirit and fire.' Catechism of the Catholic Church Paragraphs: - 523 (in 'The Preparations for Jesus Christ') - St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way. “Prophet of the Most High,” John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last. He inaugurates the Gospel, already from his mother’s womb welcomes the coming of Christ, and rejoices in being “the friend of the bridegroom,” whom he points out as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” Going before Jesus “in the spirit and power of Elijah,” John bears witness to Christ in his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom. - 678 (in 'To Judge the Living & The Dead') - Following in the steps of the prophets and John the Baptist, Jesus announced the judgment of the Last Day in his preaching. Then will the conduct of each one and the secrets of hearts be brought to light (abbreviated) - 535 (in 'The Baptism of Jesus') - Jesus’ public life begins with his baptism by John in the Jordan. John preaches “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins" (abbreviated) Got a Bible question? Send an email to [email protected], and it will be answered in an upcoming episode!