Baptism: Discussion Guide

Reading 1: Baptism for Jews (Matthew 3:1-12)

1. Any reflections or questions on Reading 1? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

2. Do you see baptism as something humbling or strange like first century Jews?  Why or why not?

Reading 2: Baptism for Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)

3. Any reflections or questions on Reading 2? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

4. Why was Jesus baptised if he didn’t need to repent? What happened after his baptism?

Reading 3: Baptism for New Believers (Acts 2:36-41)

5. Any reflections or questions on Reading 3? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

6. Is baptism necessary to receive God’s Spirit? Why is it so important?

Reading 4: Baptism for Us (Romans 6:1-7)

7. Any reflections or questions on Reading 4? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

8. What does the symbolism of baptism represent? Is there anything stopping you from being baptised?

Reading 5: Baptism for Me (Acts 8:26-39)

9. Any reflections or questions on Reading 5? What did you learn? Which verse was most significant?

10. How will your baptism be the same as and different from that of the Ethiopian guy?

11. Do you have any further questions about baptism? Talk with your mentor about the process of being baptised at your church.

12. How are you going spiritually and personally? What other things would you like to talk about?