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Jesus left his home in Nazareth 
And stands now on the bank of the Jordan River 
A young man about thirty 
Word had reached him that his cousin John was here
Announcing the coming of the Messiah
Among the people, many think that John 
Might be the one
But John himself denies it

Ever since he was about twelve, Jesus had known
That his own sense of God 
Was different from that of other Jews and 
Even from the Temple leaders 

Their notions always seemed to come from others
But Jesus knew Abba intimately 
As one who breathes knows the air  
He was like a man with two good eyes living 
Among the blind: he had to tell them

His mother had encouraged him though it 
Meant he would leave their home
For she knew it was the meaning of his life

For several days now, he has been listening to 
John challenge this widely-varied crowd
He calls them to share their food and clothing
With those who have little or none
To a soldier he says
Do not take bribes or accuse anyone falsely 
And be content with your pay.


To a tax collector he says,
Don't collect more than what is prescribed.

To the Pharisees he says,
Bear fruit worthy of your calling
And do not hide behind your position
Trees that do not bear good fruit are cut
Down and thrown into the fire.

Though his words are demanding 
People still come to listen
They've come here by the hundreds from 
The surrounding villages
And even from Jerusalem and Jericho

Jesus sees in this a sign that people thirst for 
More than survival and honor
They thirst for something only God can give 

It is time for Jesus to begin his ministry

John's voice hangs in the air
I baptize in water
But one mightier than I will come 
And he will baptize you in fire and the Holy Spirit.

Jesus makes his way down to the river's edge
And stands with those seeking to be cleansed

One by one, John plunges them into the flowing waters
Jacob, Daniel, Rachel, Elias, Anna   

To each he says
Be cleansed of your sin and turn to bear good fruit.

And now Jesus stands before him 
John hesitates. Did he recognize him? 
Should not you be cleansing me? he says

Jesus says, Let it be, and sinks beneath the waters

As he comes out, the wind picks up 
And John seems to see a magnificent dove 
Hovering over him 

All around, the people hear a voice speaking 
From the heaven
You are my beloved Son. In you I am well pleased.

Suddenly the wind, the dove, and the voice 
Have vanished
Jesus thanks John and goes off to pray

The next morning while John is standing with 
Two of his disciples
Jesus himself walks near 

John points to him and says 
There! There is the Lamb of God.

The two disciples go after him. Then Jesus turns 
And asks them searchingly
What are you looking for? Whom do you seek?

Hopeful, but stumbling for words, they reply 
Er, teacher, where are you staying?
Looking intently, he says with the hint of a smile 
Come and see.