Week Three: 1 Chronicles 16:27

Remember to memorize and meditate upon our verse from week three:

1 Chronicles 16:27
Splendor and majesty are before Him
Strength and joy are in His place.

Life is tough. How is your strength holding up? How is your joy? I mean, are you able to be content and at peace on the inside even though things may be falling apart all around you? That kind of strength and joy is only possible in an abiding (growing, vibrant, consistent) relationship with God through Jesus Christ. And an abiding relationship, one which is growing, vibrant, and consistent, is available to us only as we invest fully in prayer and time in the Word. Spend time in God's place!

And don't forget to review! Remember, we are going for long term memory. We want you to be able to recall these verses to mind when you need them most....like when Jesus fought off Satan's temptations in the desert! (Check out Luke 4)

Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. 


Ephesians 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ.

Why Should I be Baptized?

Top Ten Reasons to Be Baptized

10. You won’t have to take a shower that day. Nice.

9. Seriously, how often do you get to go “swimming” in an elevated “hot tub” in the church building?

8.  You get to talk in church, during the service, and everyone has to listen. Bonus.
   
                                      OK...all kidding aside...

7. Choosing to become a follower of Jesus but rejecting baptism is just a like a girl getting married but refusing to publicly recite her vows at the wedding or take her new husband's last name. A bit concerning don't you think?

6. Baptism is a depiction of the cleansing and forgiveness we have in Christ when we repent of our sin. Refreshing.

5. Baptism is a clear representation of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. It is a great way to share the gospel with your friends.

4. Baptism is God’s way for us to publicly identify ourselves with Jesus and be united with our church family.

3. Baptism is the first thing new Christians are told to do following repentance.

2. Jesus was baptized.

1. Jesus does not ask us to be baptized. He commands us to. (Check out 1 John 2:5 & 5:3)

Key Scripture: Romans 6:4; Ephesians 4:5; Matthew 3:13; Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38-41; Acts 8:36-40;

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