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I BELIEVE! The Lamb of God


Icebreaker:
How do you prepare for Easter?
What Easter activities will you participate in this week?

Overview:
As believers, the day we are baptized stands out in our memories. For some of us baptism happens immediately; for others it comes later. Sometimes the delay is due to a lack of available water as was the case for me. Our church did not have a baptistery back in the early 1960’s when I needed it. We had an agreement to use the baptistery at New Hope Baptist down the street. I don’t remember the date, but I remember the day. Jesus’ baptism was a big day as well. It was the public proclamation of who He was – The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!  

Discussion:
Read Matthew 3:13-17 and John 1:29-34.
Share your baptism story.
Why was Jesus baptized?
How did Jesus identify with sinners?
What effect did Jesus’ baptism have on those who witnessed it?
What meaning does Jesus’ baptism have to us?
When have you felt the Spirit of God on you?

Prayer:
Pray for those who have yet to believe in the Lamb of God. Pray for those who will attend church on Easter.

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