Isaiah 42:1-4,6-7 - about the Servant of the Lord; images to express the gentle manner of the servant’s mission.
Acts 10:34-38 - Peter talks about the baptism of Jesus and that Jesus preached and healed
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 - Baptism of Jesus
Acts (Book of Acts or Acts of the Apostles)
This is the second volume of St Luke’s two-volume work, continues Luke’s presentation of biblical history, describing how the salvation promised to Israel in the Old Testament and accomplished by Jesus has now under the guidance of the holy Spirit been extended to the Gentiles. More information.
Isaiah
He is one of the greatest of the prophets. He appeared at a critical moment in Israel’s history.
John, the Baptist
He is the cousin of Jesus.
His mother is Elizabeth, whom Mary visited. Both were pregnant with their respective sons. (Luke 1:39-45)
He encouraged the Jews to repent. This was marked by the baptism in the Jordan River. He baptized many Jews including Jesus. (Matthew 3:13-17)
He was a physician. He was a disciple of St Paul.
He wrote the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts (or Acts of the Apostles).
Short video about St Luke (2 minutes 21 seconds)
Empowered for Ministry
Effects of Baptism