Revised Common Lectionary Readings for

Sunday, January 8, 2023,

the Baptism of the Lord (Year A)

First Reading Isaiah 42:1-9

Psalm 29

Second Reading Acts 10:34-43

Gospel Matthew 3:13-17

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“What goes through your mind as you sit in the sanctuary and look around?

As I sit in my pew and look up at the cross with the wonderful light illuminating it, I am reminded of why I am at Westminster on this particular day. The cross reminds me that Christ died for me and, in a sense, I am to do the same in my daily life. The brightness of the cross illustrates for me the brightness of living my life in the way of Christ.”