Rocky, Rocky, Rocky! Gen. 7,8,9 & Matt. 3
Duh-da-daaa, duh-da-daaa,
Duh-da-daaa, duh-da-daaa,
Duh-da-da-da-da-da,
Duh-da-da-da-da-da-dah,
Duhnt-daaaa!
That's the Rocky theme song in case you didn't realize...
That's what the baptism scene of Jesus reminds me of. When Jesus comes up out of the water, I just imagine a look of determination and knowledge of future victory in His eyes and maybe a very slight, but stoic, smile....as He thinks, "It's on!"
The baptism of Jesus and God's approving announcement that this was indeed His son in whom He was well pleased was the beginning of Jesus' ministry. Jesus had lived a fairly normal life we assume up 'til the age of thirty (which is how old I'll be this year! ---watch out!) and then it is time for Him to being what He came for. Right after this we see Him go into the wilderness to battle Satan for 40 days and as He comes out unscathed we wait in anticipation to see what's in store. And wow, how He delivered!!!
I can't wait to continue the story....consider joining me!
1 comment:
Jesus' ministry also reminds me of Rocky's battle against the Russian. The Russian throws everything he's got at Rocky. But with some unknown strength, Rocky remains standing. He takes the best blows of the enemy and then absolutely whips him in end! The resurrection shatters the enemy's hold and he falls to the true king. Rocky is one of the most religious movies ever.... no wonder he keeps coming back!
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