In a recent sermon titled "To the Baptized," Kyle Meier of The Peak Church unpacked the significance of Jesus' baptism as recorded in Luke 3:21-22. The passage describes Jesus being baptized, the heavens opening, the Holy Spirit descending like a dove, and a voice from heaven declaring, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased."
Meier emphasized that this event was not about Jesus' need for repentance but about identifying with humanity and revealing His divine Sonship. For believers, baptism similarly marks an identity shift—being claimed as God's beloved child. The sermon encouraged congregants to live out their baptismal identity, remembering that they are loved and approved by God, not because of their works but because of who they are in Christ.
The message was part of a live-streamed worship service, which also included songs such as "Goodness of God" and "Who You Say I Am." Viewers were invited to engage through online chat and to connect with church resources for small groups and giving.