Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What would it be like to join a Bible study with Dr. John Bergsma?
In this special episode of Stunned by Scripture, filmed live at the SEEK 2026 Conference in Columbus, OH, Dr. Bergsma is joined by a group of attendees & staff for a short study of Matthew 3:13-17—the Baptism in the Jordan.
Listen in as together they discuss the value of both private and group Bible study, why Jesus asked John to baptize Him, and what Jewish readers would’ve thought as soon as they read, “This is my beloved son.”
This verse-by-verse discussion of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan will give you insights you’ve never considered, helping you embrace your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God.
00:00 Value of Group Bible Study
01:06 Introductions
03:31 Preliminary Remarks
04:31 Matthew 3 Verse 13
06:13 Verses 14 & 15
09:57 Jewish Background of Baptism
14:00. Verses 16 & 17
14:57 Baptism As a New Creation
17:44 “This is my beloved son...”
22:22 “With whom I am well pleased”
24:05 Love poured out Sacrificially
26:24 You are God's Beloved Child
29:23 Closing Remarks
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What would it be like to join a Bible study with Dr. John Bergsma?
In this special episode of Stunned by Scripture, filmed live at the SEEK 2026 Conference in Columbus, OH, Dr. Bergsma is joined by a group of attendees & staff for a short study of Matthew 3:13-17—the Baptism in the Jordan.
Listen in as together they discuss the value of both private and group Bible study, why Jesus asked John to baptize Him, and what Jewish readers would’ve thought as soon as they read, “This is my beloved son.”
This verse-by-verse discussion of Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan will give you insights you’ve never considered, helping you embrace your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God.
00:00 Value of Group Bible Study
01:06 Introductions
03:31 Preliminary Remarks
04:31 Matthew 3 Verse 13
06:13 Verses 14 & 15
09:57 Jewish Background of Baptism
14:00. Verses 16 & 17
14:57 Baptism As a New Creation
17:44 “This is my beloved son...”
22:22 “With whom I am well pleased”
24:05 Love poured out Sacrificially
26:24 You are God's Beloved Child
29:23 Closing Remarks
✨ Join our Lent Bible Study—Bible Across America
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/lent
___
Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
___
Follow the St. Paul Center on Social Media:
Instagram: instagram.com/stpaulcenter?igsh=anloZXB4dDdjcHI1&utm_source=qr
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X/Twitter: https://x.com/saintpaulcenter?s=21&t=8_4yim_uMnTcaKXDbGGuVQ
#stpaulcenter #stunnedbyscripture #johnbergsma #biblestudy #SEEK #columbus
