The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus ( Mark 1:9–13) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul — R.C. Sproul

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The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus ( Mark 1:9–13) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus ( Mark 1:9–13) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Oct 25, 2020
Length: 24:44

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Mark 1:9–13

About this sermon

Why did Jesus need to be baptized and tempted in the wilderness? In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his exposition of Mark to examine the crucial significance of these events for our redemption. Take your faith deeper with daily Bible teaching in the Grow app from Ligonier: https://ligonier.app.link/2bQI531756b This sermon was preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla. Hear more from his series in the gospel of Mark: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fWpFiMnbLmGb8WD5YXXOAxX #sermon #sermons #rcsproul #reformedtheology #theology

Topics

Temptation
Baptism
Jesus Christ

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