This week we used iodine, water, and bleach to demonstrate the truth of how the act of repentance wipes our sins away. We deepened our last talk about how baptism is an expression of repentance.
We discussed what prevents us from being baptized. We looked at Philip’s account of the officer’s desire to be baptized. I don’t believe the officer fully understood baptism. He simply believed that Jesus is the Son of God.
Think About It:
WHAT PREVENTS YOU FROM BEING BAPTIZED?
‘While they were traveling down the road, they came to some water. The officer said, “Look! Here is water! What is stopping me from being baptized?” [Philip answered, “If you believe with all your heart, you can.”
The officer said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
– The Acts 8:36-37
Sins Washed Clean Continued!
‘Now, why wait any longer? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away. Do this, trusting in Him to save you.’’
-The Acts 22:16
Devotional
This week we continue to talk about how baptism is a gift of New Life. As we start in on understanding the importance of baptism and what it is and why we do it, be ready to answer your children’s questions. Luke 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” That does not mean allowing them to do it blindly. If your children want to be baptized but do not know what they are doing, then let us help them to understand instead of hindering them.
‘So when we were baptized, we were buried with Christ and shared his death. We were buried with him so that we could live a new life, just as Christ was raised from death by the wonderful power of the Father.’
– Romans 6:4
For the second week, I want you to start your prayers by thanking God for His amazing gift of baptism. I also want you to ask Him to help you better understand what it means to be baptized. Parents, spend time talking with your children and asking questions about baptism. Pray with them about their hearts’ desire to do this important part of Yeshua’s command to be made into a disciple of His -Matthew 28:18-20.
Memory Verse:
– ‘Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But he who does not believe will be judged guilty. ‘
– Mark 16:16
Small Group Questions:
1. What prevents you from being baptized?
2. Explain baptism in your own words.
3. What does baptism represent?
Baptism Questions to Answer
• Why do you want to be baptized?
• What do we need to be saved from? Why? What did God do to save you?
• Do you believe that baptism saves you? Why or why not?
Baptism symbolizes death to sin. It also represents the resurrection of a new person in Christ. Baptism symbolizes the washing away of our sins. The act of baptism in and of itself does not save us, the blood of Jesus does.
We get baptized because the Messiah commanded it in Matthew 28:18-19 and to follow Jesus’ example of being baptized Himself Matthew 3:13-17.
Upcoming Events
Holy Week Celebration- April 3rd-9th
Movie: Overcomer- On the Lawn-May 5th- 7:30pm
Stellar VBS: June 5th-9th- 8am
Raising a Modern Day Night June 26th-27th
Ladies & Lads Laser Tag Sept 29th- 3pm
Movie On the Lawn- Sept 8th- 7pm
Trunk or Treat: Oct 29th – 12:30pm
Princess Ball: Nov 3rd at EC Denver- 6pm
Christmas Cookie Fun: Dec 9th- 10am
Testimonies
The kids are feeling the Father’s call to be baptized. They are becoming eager to show the world what God has done in them. The church wants to be a part of His kids’ new life.
‘”Go and stand in the Temple. Tell the people everything about this new life.” ‘ – The Acts 5:20
Last week Mr. Mike and Mr. Tony led us into a time of being still before God. Holy Spirit honored that and fell upon those in attendance. The kids were reverent for this time. It took about 15 minutes. Children started to come forward and ask for prayer.
– It was a beautiful time!
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
– Psalms 46:10
