January 12, 2025, Baptism of our Lord: "Named"

For fifty-odd years, Jewish captives lived in Babylon. The first generation had mostly died and a new generation had risen. They had been raised on stories of the glory of old Jerusalem, especially its Temple and king. Now, it appeared that God had abandoned them. How does Isaiah assure them of God’s care and love, whatever may happen? And what does it mean that God remembers us when we suffer bad things? Pastor David preaches “Named” based on Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:21-22.