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J ESUS ’ B APTISM, D EATH, and R ESURRECTION J ESUS ’ B APTISM, D EATH, and R ESURRECTION

13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Matthew 3 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented. Matthew 3

16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3 16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3

Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? The Apostle Paul in Romans 6:3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? The Apostle Paul in Romans 6:3

“Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?... You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with...” Mark 11:38-39 “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with?... You will drink the cup I drink and be baptized with the baptism I am baptized with...” Mark 11:38-39

4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6 The C RUCIFORM L IFE 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6 The C RUCIFORM L IFE

4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6

5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. Romans 6

26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Galatians 3

Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth... The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message... she and the members of her household were baptized Acts 16:14-15 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household”... he and all his household were baptized. Acts 16:31-33 Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth... The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message... she and the members of her household were baptized Acts 16:14-15 “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved — you and your household”... he and all his household were baptized. Acts 16:31-33

“Beautiful Jesus” by Kristian Stanfill ©2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Adm. by EMI CMP) “Joyful, Joyful” by Henry van Dyke & Ludwig Beethoven ©Public Domain “Let Us Adore” by Reuben Morgan ©2005 Hillsong Publishing (Adm. in US & Canada by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music) “I Will Rise” by Chris Tomlin ©2008 Bluetree Publishing (Adm. by Aaron Boyd) “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder” by Laura Taylor & John Newton ©2001 Laura Taylor Music “Mystery” by Charlie Hall ©2008 sixsteps records “He is Lord” by Ben Fielding ©2008 Hillsong Music Australia “We Will Dance ” by David Ruis ©1993 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing (Adm. by Music Services) All Songs CCLI License # “Beautiful Jesus” by Kristian Stanfill ©2008 worshiptogether.com songs (Adm. by EMI CMP) “Joyful, Joyful” by Henry van Dyke & Ludwig Beethoven ©Public Domain “Let Us Adore” by Reuben Morgan ©2005 Hillsong Publishing (Adm. in US & Canada by Integrity’s Hosanna! Music) “I Will Rise” by Chris Tomlin ©2008 Bluetree Publishing (Adm. by Aaron Boyd) “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder” by Laura Taylor & John Newton ©2001 Laura Taylor Music “Mystery” by Charlie Hall ©2008 sixsteps records “He is Lord” by Ben Fielding ©2008 Hillsong Music Australia “We Will Dance ” by David Ruis ©1993 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing (Adm. by Music Services) All Songs CCLI License #