Baptism: We Are One (Matthew 3:13-17) // Sunday, January 12, 2020

Baptism: We Are One (Matthew 3:13-17) // Sunday, January 12, 2020

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Matthew 3:13-17 (Common English Bible)

13 At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River so that John would baptize him. 14 John tried to stop him and said, “I need to be baptized by you, yet you come to me?”

15 Jesus answered, “Allow me to be baptized now. This is necessary to fulfill all righteousness.”So John agreed to baptize Jesus. 16 When Jesus was baptized, he immediately came up out of the water. Heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and resting on him. 17 A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son whom I dearly love; I find happiness in him.”

Summary:

We continue our worship series themed “We Are One,” rediscovering our “oneness” in Jesus Christ!

Baptism signifies our oneness with the Spirit. Jesus has John baptize him to convey that they are of shared mission and Spirit. When we begin with the Holy Spirit, then we can sustain whatever comes our way.  Remember Your Baptism and be thankful! The Holy Spirit is with you! The Holy Spirit is with us! We Are One!

Reflection Questions:

  1. What is a word, phrase or image that comes to mind when you read or hear the text?
  2. What does this scripture teach you about baptism?
  3. What does God invite you to do, change or be through this passage?