Jesus was Baptized
Discussion questions:
1. What is baptism a picture of?
Answer: Baptism is a picture of how our sinful life has been buried with Christ and how we are raised to new life in him. Baptism does not save us, but is an act of obedience after we have placed our faith in Jesus.
2. Why did John call Jesus the “Lamb of God?”
Answer: Lambs were used as a sacrifice for sins as a part of God’s law. John the Baptist recognized that Jesus had come to be the sacrifice that would take away people’s sin once and for all.
3. How do we become a son or daughter of God?
Answer: We become a son or daughter of God by confessing our sins to God and putting our trust in him to save us from our sins.