Our Bible Reading of the Day is Luke 3:15–22; 4:1–13. At Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan by John the Baptist, the heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks, “You are My beloved Son.” This pivotal moment marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, and it creates an incredible connection to Jesus’ life (and death and resurrection) and our own. Jesus goes from the waters of Baptism to the wilderness, where He faces a series of temptations from the devil. Jesus resists each as He speaks the truth of God’s Word against the lies of Satan, remaining the perfect Son of God in our place.