LESSON #4
Jesus’ Baptism
Getting started: Indentify the 5 longest rivers in the world:
Goals for Today:
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Why did John hesitate to baptize Jesus?
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Why did Jesus desire to be baptized?
What does God’s voice from heaven tell us?
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Catechism Connection
Matthew 28:19
Jesus ____________________________ us to baptize.
All nations means _______________________________________________.
Ephesians 5:25-26
Baptism is ________________________ connected with ______________________________.
Acts 22:16
Baptism ___________________________________________________________.
1 Peter 3:20-21
Baptism ___________________________________________.
What is Baptism?
Baptism is not just plain water, but it is water used by God’s command and connected to God’s Word.
What does Baptism do for us?
Baptism works forgiveness of sins, delivers from death and the devil, and gives salvation to all who believe
this, as the words and promises of God declare.
PRINCE OF PEACE CONFIRMATION CLASS
WORKSHEET #4
NAME:________________________________________
Activity #1 — Read Acts 8:26-40
Who is Philip? (check Acts 6:1-7)
Who did Philip meet along the way?
What was he reading?
What exact passage was he reading?
What did the Ethiopian ask? (verse 34)
Who was this message about?
What did the Ethiopian request Philip to do?
What can we learn from this connection with teaching/learning God’s Word and being baptized?
Activity #2 — Use the Blue Book
What is the “Old Adam?” (see questions #126-127 on pages 116-117)
What does the Old Adam do? (see question #280)
How do I fight the Old Adam every day? (#282)
What event in my life is so important to remind myself of every day?