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IMPORTANCE OF BAPTISM

  • Read Matthew 3:5-6, Mark 1:4-5, and Luke 3:7-16.  According to these verses, how many people did John Baptize?



  • Now read John 4:1-2.  How many people did Jesus and His disciples baptize?



  • What does this suggest about the importance of baptism?




  • Read Matthew 3:13-17.  What example did Jesus set for us to follow?  Why do you think it was necessary for Jesus to be baptized?





  • Matthew 28:19-20 is known as the Great Commission.  Fill in the blank in the following verses.  What does this suggest about the importance Jesus placed on baptism?   

Matthew 28:19-20 "Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations,                         them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost..."

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