Matthew 3:15

“Permit it at this time, for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Matthew 3:15 Us – In Greek, hemin.  The inclusive word.  Did you recognize that Jesus opens his ministry with a statement of community?  He did not say that it was appropriate for him to fulfill God’s plan. …

“But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time”” Matthew 3:15 Permit – The first recorded word spoken by Jesus sets the stage for His entire ministry.  It is the right word for the beginning of a year and the beginning of a life. In Greek, the word is aphes.  It is from…