Baptism Lesson 34

Read acts 8:28-40

Points to note Who gave instructions to Philip? Whom did Philip meet? What was his job? What did the Spirit tell Philip to do?

Points to note Who gave instructions to Philip? An angel of the LORD Whom did Philip meet? What was his job? What did the Spirit tell Philip to do?

Points to note Who gave instructions to Philip? An angel of the LORD Whom did Philip meet? An Ethiopian eunuch What was his job? What did the Spirit tell Philip to do?

Points to note Who gave instructions to Philip? An angel of the LORD Whom did Philip meet? An Ethiopian eunuch What was his job? He was the Secretary of the Treasury of the Queen What did the Spirit tell Philip to do?

Points to note Who gave instructions to Philip? An angel of the LORD Whom did Philip meet? An Ethiopian eunuch What was his job? He was the Secretary of the Treasury of the Queen What did the Spirit tell Philip to do? Go over to the chariot

Points to note From which book of the Bible was the eunuch reading? What did the eunuch need someone to do for him? Who was Isaiah talking about? What did the eunuch want to do once he understood the way to heaven?

Points to note From which book of the Bible was the eunuch reading? Isaiah What did the eunuch need someone to do for him? Who was Isaiah talking about? What did the eunuch want to do once he understood the way to heaven?

Points to note From which book of the Bible was the eunuch reading? Isaiah What did the eunuch need someone to do for him? To explain what God’s Word meant About whom was Isaiah talking? What did the eunuch want to do once he understood the way to heaven?

Points to note From which book of the Bible was the eunuch reading? Isaiah What did the eunuch need someone to do for him? To explain what God’s Word meant About whom was Isaiah talking? Jesus What did the eunuch want to do when they passed by some water?

Points to note From which book of the Bible was the eunuch reading? Isaiah What did the eunuch need someone to do for him? To explain what God’s Word meant Who was Isaiah talking about? Jesus What did the eunuch want to do when they passed by some water? to be baptized

BREAK and quiz time!

The Bible and My life - Mark 1:8 – I baptize you with water. What is Baptism? - Mark 1:8 – I baptize you with water.

The Bible and My life Mark 1:8 – I baptize you with water. What is Baptism? Mark 1:8 – I baptize you with water. The word ‘baptize’ does not have to mean immersing someone or something. Using water

The Bible and My life What is Baptism? - Ephesians 5:25-26 – Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.

The Bible and My life What is Baptism? Ephesians 5:25-26 – Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word. Washing with water through the Word

The Bible and My life What is Baptism? Matthew 28:18-19 – Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Bible and My life What is Baptism? Matthew 28:18-19 – Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Done in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

The Bible and My life What is Baptism? Answer – Baptism is a sacrament instituted by Jesus’ command to baptize all nations in the name of the Triune God, using water connected with God’s Word

The Bible and My life What are the blessings of Baptism? - Acts 2:38 – Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

The Bible and My life What are the blessings of Baptism? Acts 2:38 – Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Forgiveness of sins

The Bible and My life What are the blessings of Baptism? - 1 Peter 3:20-21 – In it [Noah’s Ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also.

The Bible and My life What are the blessings of Baptism? 1 Peter 3:20-21 – In it [Noah’s Ark] only a few people, eight in all, were saved through water, and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also. Gives salvation

The Bible and My life What are the blessings of Baptism? - Answer – The blessings of Baptism are forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation.

The Bible and My life What gives Baptism its power? - Ephesians 5:25-26 - Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.

The Bible and My life What gives Baptism its power? Ephesians 5:25-26 - Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word. The Word

The Bible and My life What gives Baptism its power? - Titus 3:5-7 – He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit…so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.

The Bible and My life What gives Baptism its power? Titus 3:5-7 – He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit…so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Holy Spirit working in the Word

The Bible and My life What gives Baptism its power? - Answer – Baptism receives its power through the Word of God as the Holy Spirit creates or strengthens faith in us.

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? - Matthew 28:18-19 - Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? Matthew 28:18-19 - Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” All nations

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? - Acts 2:28-29 – Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children.

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? Acts 2:28-29 – Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children. Children

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? - Psalm 51:5 – Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? Psalm 51:5 – Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me. Children are sinful from birth and conception

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? - Matthew 18:6 – If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? Matthew 18:6 – If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Little ones also believe in Jesus

The Bible and My life For whom is Baptism? - Answer – Baptism is for everyone because everyone is included in “all nations.” We baptize babies because they are sinful and in need of forgiveness and also because Jesus says they too can believe.

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? - Romans 6:3–6 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 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. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Romans 6:3–6 3 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 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. 5 If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— We desire to throw off sin and live a new life.

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Colossians 2:11-12 – In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith.

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Colossians 2:11-12 – In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by Christ, having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith. Putting off sinful nature

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Galatians 3:27 – All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Galatians 3:27 – All of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. Cloth ourselves with Christ

The Bible and My life What does Baptism mean for my daily life? Answer – Baptism means that the sinful nature in us should be drowned by daily contrition and repentance, and that all its evil deeds and desires be put to death. It also means that a new person should daily arise to live before God in righteousness and purity forever.

Discussion Why do the pastors baptize? What do I do in am emergency situation? What are sponsors/witnesses?

Discussion Why do the pastors baptize? We ask them to as a congregation What do I do in am emergency situation? What are sponsors/witnesses?

Discussion Why do the pastors baptize? We ask them to as a congregation What do I do in am emergency situation? Use water and say, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” What are sponsors/witnesses?

Discussion Why do the pastors baptize? We ask them to as a congregation What do I do in am emergency situation? Use water and say, “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” What are sponsors/witnesses? Sponsors believe the same thing as the child and also watch over the child’s faith and life. Witnesses just witness the baptism.

Discussion What kind of water should we use in baptism? What are some other customs we have that go along with baptism?

Discussion What kind of water should we use in baptism? Regular water What are some other customs we have that go along with baptism?

Discussion What kind of water should we use in baptism? Regular water What are some other customs we have that go along with baptism? White gown, baptism certificate

Homework Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Blessings of Baptism (p 9 in Catechism) Galatians 3:27 1 Peter 3:21 Homework! Memorize: Blessings of Baptism (p 9 in Catechism) Galatians 3:27 1 Peter 3:21 Study notes for a quiz Read: Ephesians 2:1-10