The Gift of Baptism (Luke 3:21-22) // January 13, 2019

The Gift of Baptism (Luke 3:21-22) // January 13, 2019

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Luke 3:21-22 (Common English Bible)

21 When everyone was being baptized, Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying, heaven was opened 22 and the Holy Spirit came down on him in bodily form like a dove. And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness.”

Summary:  

In the Greater Gifts worship series, our focus is to lift up the gifts God gives the church to work together reach out and encourage others to receive the love of God.

Baptism is a gift of God where through initiation into Christ’s church, we experience newness of life, union with Christ and true belonging to Christ’s community. As with Jesus, God rejoices when we respond to God’s call to community.

Reflection Questions:

  1. Have you been baptized? Do you remember your baptism?
  2. How has Christ’s church been a gift to you?
  3. How are you being a gift of God to the church and the world?