The Son of God Unveiled
Pastor Jamie Self - 1/11/2026
Explore the identity of Jesus as the divine and human Son of God through the lens of Luke 3:21–4:13. The baptism of Jesus marks a coronation moment where the Trinity is fully revealed, affirming Jesus as the Spirit-filled, beloved Son who will suffer, reign, and redeem. Through the wilderness testing, Jesus overcomes temptation not by divine power alone, but through dependence on the Spirit and the Word, modeling a life of spiritual focus, obedience, and resilience for all believers.
Weekly Reflection
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” —Luke 3:22In this coronation moment, Jesus is publicly revealed as the Spirit-filled, beloved Son who reigns, suffers, and redeems.”
How does it shape your life to know that Jesus, fully God and fully man, faced real hunger, real temptation, and real testing, the same kind of testing you experience? He relied completely on the Spirit and the Word rather than drawing on His divine power. His victory in the wilderness stands as the foundation of your hope. Through Him, the second Adam, you are made new.
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This Week’s Challenge:
In what ways are you tempted to prioritize physical ease over spiritual faithfulness? Action Step: Identify one small way to flex your “Spirit muscle” this week—whether through Scripture meditation, fasting, or encouraging someone in your gospel community. Choose discipline over drift.
Scripture:
Luke 3:21-4:30