The Baptism of Jesus (Blest Are We)

Why do we have baptism

• To honor a family tradition
• Become children of God and members of the body of Christ

• To mark the end of a religious service
• Erase original sin

• Have sanctifying grace for the first time

What is:

A religious group of the Jews who were in charge of correcting others but did not correct themselves

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What happened at the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River

• Jesus was baptized in the Sea of Galilee
• John the Baptist was baptized by Jesus
• A storm occurred during the baptism
• God reveals himself as a trinity for the first time in the New Testemate

• God revealed Jesus as his son

What is a holy trinity

• A group of three saints in the Catholic Church.
• The concept of three main gods in Hinduism.
• A popular Christian holiday celebrated in spring.
• Three persons in one god.

Who was Nicodemus

• Nicodemus was a Roman soldier.
• Nicodemus was a wealthy merchant in Jerusalem.
• Nicodemus was a disciple of John the Baptist.
• Nicodemus was a Pharisee who followed Jesus secretly

What were the 2 reasons Jesus got baptized baptized

• To start his ministry.
• To receive forgiveness for sins.
• To demonstrate his power.
• To Sanctify the waters of baptism and have Original sin erased from our souls

• To lead the way

What did Jesus mean when he said to Nicodemus in John 3:1-3, “No one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.”

• Jesus was referring to physical birth only.
• Jesus meant you need to be baptized

• Being a Jew guarantees entry into the kingdom of God.
• Only the wealthy can see the kingdom of God.

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