People in the Story Name
Where It Happened
What Happened
Big Words, Simple Meaning
The Big Idea
100

Who is Jesus’ father in heaven?

God

100

Was Jesus baptized in a church building or outside?

Outside

100

What special thing did Jesus do in the water?

He was baptized 

100

Why is Jesus’ baptism important for us?

It shows us how to obey and follow God

100

Why did Jesus get baptized?

To obey God and show us how to follow Him

200

Who was baptized in the river?

Jesus

200

What kind of place was Jesus baptized in?

A river
200

What happened when Jesus came out of the water?

Heaven opened

200

Baptism shows we are following who?

Jesus

200

Jesus was baptized even though He never did what?

Sin

300

Who baptized Jesus?

John the Baptist 

300

Was the water shallow or deep enough to go under?

deep enough to go under

300

What came down like a dove?

The Holy Spirit 

300

Baptism is not about being perfect—true or false?

True

300

Today’s story comes from what book of the Bible?

Mark

400

Who did God send to tell people about Jesus?

John the Baptist

400

Was Jesus a child or an adult when He was baptized?

Adult

400

What did God do from heaven?

He spoke
400

What does it mean to repent?

To turn away from sin and turn to God.

400

Besides baptizing people, what is one interesting fact about John the Baptist?

He wore camel hair and a leather belt, he ate locusts and honey.

500

Who said Jesus is His beloved Son?

God

500

What was the name of the river Jesus was baptized in?

The Jordan River
500

What did God say about Jesus?

That He is His Son and He is pleased with Him

500

What does baptism mean: hiding our faith or showing our faith?

showing our faith

500

What is the BIG Idea?

 I can listen to God's voice.

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