Baptism
At what age do we get baptized and where?
Age: 12
Place: Church
Which bird is often associated with baptism?
Dove
Finish this quote: "I am the way, the truth, and the..."
Who is usually present at a baptism ceremony?
Family, friends, and a clergy member or priest, pastor
What river was John baptizing people in?
The Jordan River
Which Bible verses mentions the baptism of Jesus?
Matthew 3:13-17
What do we get baptized with?
Water
When Jesus went up out of the water
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son..." - Finish the verse.
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16)
Explain the demonstration of baptism to a person's relationship with Christ?
Baptism is a visual picture of a person's relationship with Christ by going through His death (going under the water) and His resurrection (being pulled out of the water). It shows others that our old way of life is gone and now we are a new creation in Christ.
Why is Jesus called the Lamb of God by John?
Lambs were sacrificed in the temple for the people’s sins. However, an animal couldn’t truly take away their sin. Only God’s perfect Son could do that. By calling Jesus the Lamb of God John was saying that Jesus was the Messiah who would die for the sins of all the people, and that anyone who believed in Him would be forgiven.
Fill in the blank: The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said "_____________________"
"Look the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world"
Why is baptism so important in Christianity?
It’s a public demonstration of our choice to follow Jesus and believe He died for our sins.
Why was the baptism of Jesus a major moment? (Two answers)
1) Jesus starts his official ministry now. No longer is he going to work for his earthly father, Joseph, as a carpenter. He’s going to do His Father, God’s, work and God is very pleased with him!
2) Jesus is identified, by God’s audible voice, that this is the anointed one, this is the Rescuer.
Fill in the blank: Matthew 3:17 - And a voice from heaven said, "__________________"
"This is my son whom I love; with Him I am well pleased."