Jesus’ Baptism

• To know what happened when John the Baptist baptised Jesus

• To understand that Jesus’ baptism was the start of his mission

Write down 3 sins to repent of, so that God can come to you. Which one is the hardest ?

Jesus’ Baptism:(Mt. 3: 1-17)

1.What was the miracle that happened ? (2 things)2.Write out the quote that matches your description.

3. What does it tell you about Jesus/ his relationship to God?

(3 things)

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. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved

Son; with him I am well pleased.”

What does it tell you about Jesus? (3 things)

Jesus is the Son of God Jesus has pleased

God because of the way he has

lived so far

Jesus has received the holy spirit: he

must have a special task

Why was Jesus’ baptism also the start of his mission ?

Explain, using the reasons that apply to Jesus

The Holy Spirit gave him

strength & courage

to start God’s work

It revealed who he was to

the public

It washed him from

Sin

It made him rise up into a new life with God ***Brain Booster*** How is baptism the start of

our mission? (Which reasons apply to us, when we are baptised ?)

“I baptise with water, but someone is coming soon: He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.”

Can you see this happen in the clip?

8:15

Think of word for each of the 4 letters to describe something you have learnt

today. Be ready to explain !

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