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It is no accident that Jesus winds up in the wilderness after his baptism. He is not lost, and he is not being punished for something he has done wrong (assumptions that people today sometimes make about their own “wilderness experiences”). He has been led by the Holy Spirit for a purpose: to be tempted … Continue reading “Matthew 4:1-11 Commentary by Audrey West”

Temptation, seduction, betrayal… Taglines of a new Hollywood blockbuster? No, just an overview of the biblical readings appointed for the first Sunday in Lent! From the Genesis story of Adam and Eve’s fall from grace, through Paul’s exploration of how Jesus functions as a “second Adam,” to Matthew’s portrayal of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, … Continue reading “Matthew 4:1-11 Commentary by David Lose”

At Jesus’ baptism, the heavenly voice announces, “This is my Son, the Beloved.” Immediately afterwards, Jesus is tempted by the devil, who treats Jesus as if the reality of his identity is the question: “If you are the Son of God…” Are you really? Can you prove it? Jesus’ responses show him pondering an entirely … Continue reading “Matthew 4:1-11 Commentary by Judith Jones”

Los versículos trece al diecisiete del tercer capítulo del evangelio según San Mateo, relatan cuando Jesús fue bautizado en agua por Juan el Bautista. El versículo trece comenta que Jesús vino de Galilea. Mateo 2:22 menciona que José, María y Jesús  se establecieron en la región de Galilea en la ciudad de Nazaret. Por dicha … Continue reading “San Mateo 3:13-17 Comentario por Dynna Castillo Portugal”

“En aquellos días…” (3:1). Así inicia Mateo su relato de la vida pública de Jesús en un tiempo kairótico, mesiánico. Con este texto Mateo está cerrando el ciclo de la infancia de Jesús (el nazareno del cual hablan las Escrituras, como dice 2:3) y abre la narrativa de su ministerio público. Los contrastes del texto… … Continue reading “San Mateo 3:13-17 Comentario por Elizabeth Gareca Gareca”

The Gospel lesson for this day presents the second of seven pericopes in Matthew’s Gospel dealing with John the Baptist: 3:1-12 the ministry of John is reported 3:13-17 John baptizes Jesus 9:14-15 John’s disciples ask why the disciples of Jesus don’t fast 11:2-15 John questions Jesus’ identity and Jesus speaks of John’s role 14:1-12 John … Continue reading “Matthew 3:13-17 Commentary by Mark Allan Powell”

As if on cue, Jesus sets foot on the stage immediately after John’s contrast of his baptism and the superior baptism which is to come. Matthew makes it amply clear that this superior figure of judgment and power is none other than Jesus by linking John’s prophecy and Jesus’ public debut.  The last thing we … Continue reading “Matthew 3:13-17 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

Water is one of the most powerful elements on the face of the planet. The flow of water over the ground for an extended period of time will result in a riverbed and possibly, over a significant enough period of time, a river valley. Water is important to industry, fishing, recreation, boundaries, crop irrigation, and … Continue reading “Matthew 3:13-17 Commentary by Karyn Wiseman”

Este pasaje detalla el ministerio de Juan el Bautista con materiales que combinan sus fuentes. Incluyen Marcos, Q (una fuente hipotética que contendría solamente dichos de Jesús; “Q” viene del alemán Quelle, fuente) y M (una fuente que utilizara Mateo, de ahí que se la llame “M”). Se divide en tres partes. La primera, 5-6, … Continue reading “San Mateo 3:1-12 Comentario por Osvaldo Vena”

La irrupción del tiempo No todos creían que el Mesías había de venir. Mientras unos lo ansiaban con fervor y oraban pidiendo su llegada, otros pensaban que era solo una antigua leyenda, bella como pocas, pero leyenda al fin. Fue así hasta que “se presentó Juan.” Este Juan era un ser extraño. Vivía en el … Continue reading “San Mateo 3:1-12 Comentario por Pablo R. Andiñach”