Gospel: Mark 1:4–13
4 And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of
repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all
the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were
baptized by him in the Jordan River.
6 John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist,
and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: “After me will
come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to
stoop down and untie. 8 I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the
Holy Spirit.”
9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in
the Jordan. 10 As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being
torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came
from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”
12 At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert, 13 and he was in the desert forty
days, being tempted by Satan.