JCEG Lesson #8

What reason did Jesus give for being baptized?

• The Jews would not have accepted him as a teacher if he was not baptized

• To fulfill all righteousness

• John now had the authority to baptize people.

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What did Jesus mean by "fulfill all righteousness". Mark all the correct answers.

• Being baptized by John added to his popularity

• He showed us the gate we need to go through in order to enter the Celestial Kingdom

• He set an example for us

• It showed that he had great power

• It showed Heavenly Father that Jesus would obey all of His Father's commandments

List ONE way in which we can follow Jesus' example of righteousness in our own lives.

In 2 Nephi 31:10-12 Jesus listed four things we need to do to follow him. Choose the two which you think are most important for you.

• Keep the commandments

• Be baptized

• Receive the Holy Ghost

• Do the things we have seen Jesus do

Explain why you chose your two options

Complete the following (four words):

Following the example of Jesus Christ requires more than being baptized. In order to be saved we need to ______ __ ___ ___.

It has been said that the Sacrament is the ordinance associated with "enduring to the end". Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasons.