21 Days of Family Devotions - Day 1: The Baptism of Jesus
Today’s lesson is about the baptism of Jesus.
Learn the Big Idea:
Jesus is our example, He obeyed and so should we!
Read the Passage: Matthew 3:13-17
[13] Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. [14] John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” [15] But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. [16] And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; [17] and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Watch the Video:
Tell the Story: CLICK HERE to view the story slides
NOTE: If you click on the first slide it will go full screen and a script will be on the bottom of the screen.
Discuss the Questions:
Who baptized Jesus? (John the Baptist)
Where did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? (Jordon River)
Did John want to baptize Jesus? (no, he didn’t think he was worthy – Jesus should baptize him)
Why did Jesus say He needed John to baptize Him? (to fulfill the requirements – to obey)
What 3 things happened when Jesus was baptized? (heavens opened, Holy Spirit came down like a dove, God said “this is my beloved son with whom I am well pleased”)
Why should we be baptized? (to follow the example of Jesus and to let the world know that we have a Savior)
Have some Fun:
CLICK HERE to download the activity sheet
Sing some Songs:
