In a political atmosphere where there is much hope for change, this sermon presents Jesus as the change agent who in his baptism surprisingly ushered in change not by setting himself above others but by joining the ranks of those who repent; those who hear are called to join Jesus in this vocation of repentance as the way to justice. (Abstract created by Duke Divinity School staff.)
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