Theme:
Discipleship
Title:
Water baptism
Desired Outcomes:
The desired outcome is to teach new members to the uGroup about baptism and why it is important to be baptized.
Core Scriptures:
Acts 2:38
Romans 6:4
Acts 8:36 -37
Welcome:
It is important that you do a fun and welcoming icebreaker and get people of their seats.
Word:
Introduce the message by asking the following question:
- What do you think does it mean to be baptised with water?
Greek word “Baptismo” which means:
-To dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge
-To cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water.
Public display of a decision you have already made in your heart.
The following could be relevant questions to ask:
- What happens during the step of baptism?
Romans 6:4
This is a step whereby a believer wilfully lay down his/her own life. Believing the old life is buried together with Christ and the newness of life has come. - Why is it important to be baptized with water?
Acts 2:38 - When do you need to be baptized?
After confessing Christ as your Lord and Saviour the first step is to be baptized in water. - What are the pre-requisites before being baptised?
Acts 8:36-37 - Why doesn’t some people want to be baptised?
I was baptised as a baby (It does not count you need to make the decision yourself)
Before I get baptised I want to know the bible better. (Refer to Acts 8:36-37)
Note:
This can be mentioned to limit confusion:
Baptism with the Holy Spirit
The empowerment of service comes through the baptism with the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus (Acts 1:8)
Worship:
Any song should work.
Works:
Ministering as led.
It is important to encourage members who wants to be baptised to come and speak to you.
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