Three-Year Lectionary
Study the appointed readings, prayers and resources for Series A, Series B and Series C through the Church Year.
January 10, 2027
See TodayBaptism of Our Lord
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
- First Reading
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Gen. 1:1–5 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Psalm
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Psalm 29 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Epistle
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Rom. 6:1–11 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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- Gospel
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Mark 1:4–11 (read in ESV on Bible Gateway, opens in a new tab)
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Baptism of Our Lord
Three-Year Lectionary · Series B
About this service
In Holy Baptism, the Triune God Reveals Himself and Recreates Us in His Image
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). Then, as “the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters” (Gen. 1:2), God spoke His Word: “‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Gen. 1:3). In the same way, “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ” (Mark 1:1) brings about the new creation through the waters of Baptism by the same Word and Spirit of God. When John the Baptist came, “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins,” Jesus also came “and was baptized by John in the Jordan” (Mark 1:4, 9). Although He had no sins of His own, He took His stand with sinners in His Baptism and took the sins and mortality of the world upon Himself. He was baptized into His own death, by which the heavens are opened and the Spirit is given to us. God the Father is well pleased with His beloved Son and raises Him from the dead. As we share His Baptism and are “united with him in a death like his” (Rom. 6:5), we also share His resurrection unto “newness of life” (Rom. 6:4).
Source: LCMS Worship, Lectionary Summaries — Three-Year Lectionary Series B (opens in a new tab). Used by permission. These pages may be reproduced for congregational use only. Commercial reproduction, or reproduction for sale of this work or any portion of this work, without the written permission of the copyright holder, is prohibited. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Scripture quoted in the summary is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Introit, Gradual and Verse
Source: LCMS Three-Year Series (B) Propers Chart (opens in a new tab). Citations only; no liturgical or Scripture text is reproduced.
Prayers of the Church
Prayers of the Church for January 7, 2024 — Responsive Form
Heavenly Father, You revealed Your Son in the wondrous Epiphany in the Jordan. So also You have revealed Your name and blessing to us in Holy Baptism, declaring us Your beloved heirs. Grant that we may daily die to sin and rise to newness of life, living with joy as Your baptized children. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, bless all places where Your people teach and learn. Guide teachers and students, that together we would marvel at Your creation and appreciate the depth of Your wisdom. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord God, grant that all those baptized into Christ would receive the boldness of Your servant John to lead faithful and pure lives in this world, ever mindful of our promised heavenly inheritance. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty Lord, Your Son, Jesus, is the Christ and the true King of this world. Grant great humility to the rulers of the nations, [especially _____________,] that they would submit to the preaching of His Holy Word for the sake of their own souls and for the good of Your holy people. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give comfort and relief to those who are sick, depressed, tired, confused or in any need [especially _____________]. Watch over all expectant mothers and their children, [especially _____________,] that they may have a safe delivery and be brought also to the life-giving waters of Holy Baptism. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
O Lord, in Holy Baptism You have opened the heavens to Your children. Grant that all those baptized into Your Son would worthily receive the heavenly feast of His body and blood for their salvation. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Eternal God, You have made us Your own people by Baptism and granted us Your Holy Spirit to confess Christ in word and deed. We remember with thanksgiving those who went before us, who passed the faith on to us and who now rest in Christ from all their labors. Since we have died with Christ through Baptism, grant that we would be raised with Him also. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
Almighty Father, as Your Holy Spirit hovered over the face of the deep, You uttered Your Word and the world was created. In the waters of Holy Baptism, You have spoken our names and declared us righteous. You have drawn us to Jesus, the light of life, and saved us. Let His light now shine through us, that others may see our good works and give glory to You; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Prayers of the Church for January 7, 2024 — Ektene Form
In peace, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
In thanksgiving for the revelation of Jesus Christ in His wondrous Epiphany in the Jordan, and for the revelation of God’s name and blessing to us in Holy Baptism, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all the baptized children of God, that we may daily die to sin and rise to newness of life, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who proclaim Jesus Christ, that through their godly message, many would repent of their sins and join Him in His heavenly kingdom, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the boldness and purity of John the Baptist, that we would live with eyes fixed on our heavenly inheritance, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the rulers of the nations, [especially _____________,] that they would submit to the preaching of God’s Word and acknowledge Jesus as the Christ and true King, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For the sick, depressed, tired, confused and those in any need, [especially _____________,] that they would know God’s comfort; and for all expectant mothers and their children, [especially _____________,] that they may have a safe delivery and be brought also to the life-giving waters of Holy Baptism, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
For all who have received Holy Baptism, that they would treasure this heavenly gift and so receive the body and blood of Christ for their salvation, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
In thanksgiving for those who went before us, who passed the faith on to us and who now rest in Christ from all their labors, that since we have died with Christ in Baptism, we may be raised with Him also, let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
Almighty Father, as Your Holy Spirit hovered over the face of the deep, You uttered Your Word and the world was created. In the waters of Holy Baptism, You have spoken our names and declared us righteous. You have drawn us to Jesus, the light of life, and saved us. Let His light now shine through us, that others may see our good works and give glory to You; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Source: LCMS Worship, Prayers of the Church — Series B 2023–2024 (opens in a new tab). Prepared by LCMS Worship for congregational use. Used by permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hymn of the Day
Hymn of the Day — To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord (LSB 406 or 407)
Lutheran Service Book 406 or 407
To Jordan Came the Christ, Our Lord
The LCMS Hymn of the Day list appoints this hymn as the Hymn of the Day for The Baptism of Our Lord (One-Year) and Baptism of Our Lord (Series A, B and C). This record preserves the appointment identity only; it does not reproduce the Lutheran Service Book hymn text.
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn of the Day — Arranged by Church Year, p. 167 (opens in a new tab). Appointment identity only. Lutheran Service Book text and LCMS study content are not reproduced.
Suggested hymns
- Entrance LSB 578 Thy Strong Word
- Distribution LSB 395 O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright
- Distribution LSB 601 All Who Believe and Are Baptized
- Distribution LSB 401 From God the Father, Virgin-Born
- Closing LSB 594 God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It
Source: LCMS Worship, Hymn Suggestions — Three-Year Lectionary Series B 2023–24 (opens in a new tab). Hymn numbers and titles only; hymn texts are not reproduced. Reproduction for individual, church or school use does not require permission. © The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.