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Readings: Matthew 3:1-12
Quotes:
“Because the only people baptized prior to this time were those converting from paganism to Judaism. These converts, Gentiles, were considered unclean, so they were required to participate in t a symbolic washing of their filth so as to become worthy of join the community of Israel. The convert baptized himself, as if he were taking a bath before he could join the community of Israel.” –R. C. Sproul