Baptism
What was Jesus submerged under?
Water
Why did Jesus get Baptized?
*To show/teach us Humility
*To teach us about becoming purified through Baptism through Christianity.
Who was John the Baptist Father?
Zechariah, a Jewish priest
Who should practice Silence?
Everyone!
Who was quiet and practiced silence and reflection in the Bible?
*Jesus
*Mary
*Joseph
*Moses
*Job
*David
*Prophets
What is the name of the river Jesus was baptized?
Jordan River
John the Baptist felt _______ of Baptizing Jesus.
Unworthy
Why was John the Baptist at the Dessert and not the Temple with his father?
John the Baptist was rebuilding his Temple.
*Herod was self representing as "Messiah" figure, so he was "rebuilding the Temple."
*John was truly "rebuilding the Temple," by fulfilling prophesy of forgiving peoples sins. Since, they couldn't go to the Temple.
What's the purpose to meditate in silence?
To listen and hear God.
Listen for guidance
Where was Jesus' to go spot to pray, practice silence, and listen to our Heavenly Father?
At the Garden of Gethsemane, at the foot of the Mount of Olives.
Who baptized Jesus?
John The Baptist
Was Jesus' Baptism considered an embarrassing event?
Yes!
Because if Jesus was the "Messiah," why would Jesus be placed with all the sinners and seek Baptism for repentance?
Even John the Baptist, said ""I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?"
John's role was to point people to "__________," not himself.
Jesus Christ
When can we practice silence?
*When raging
* To not offend others
* When praying
* Avoid confrontation
______ is remembered for his quiet, obedient faith and for serving as the earthly guardian for Jesus
Joseph
Who was present at Jesus' Baptism?
*Jesus
*Holy Spirit
*God
*John and his disciples
*Crowd and Spectators
Why was Jesus Baptized if he had no sin?
* To Fulfill his father's Will
* To Begin Saving us
*To Fulfill Prophecy
*To be Baptized in the Spirit
What did it mean if your father was a priest?
It was a "Father-to-Son" Descend.
The more you practice "silence," the better you will hear _______ voice and commands.
God's
People in the Bible practiced silence as a sign of ____.
Worship
What happened as soon as Jesus was Baptized?
* Heaven opened
*the spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
*God spoke from Heaven and identified Jesus as His Son.
What was John the Baptist testimony after Jesus' Baptism?
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29).
Who said "I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God" (John 1:34)?"
Witness at the Jesus' Baptism
*John used this as part of his Testimony
Biblical quietness refers primarily to a quiet demeanor, which equals a "quiet heart."
"Quiet heart" means?
Heart is at peace
Do not need to defend yourself; God will make justice.
Peaceful Soul
"God is God and we are not. Silence before him acknowledges our rightful place and act of his _____"
Trust