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Matthew 3:11-17 - Identified with Christ in Baptism
In Matthew 3:11-17 we see how, in his baptism, Jesus identified himself with us in our sin, so that we could be identified with Him in His victory.
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https://www.whitefieldschurch.com/sermonsIn his baptism, Jesus identified himself with us in our sin, so that we could be identified with Him in His victory.
Baptized with the Holy Spirit
- Prophesied in Joel 2:28-29 and Ezekiel 37:14
- Prophesied in Joel 2:28-29 and Ezekiel 37:14
Messiah means "Anointed One"
Baptism with fire = purification for some, judgment for others.
“He was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many,” (Isaiah 53:12b)
Community Group Discussion Guide
Week of January 14th - January 20th, 2024
BEHOLD YOUR KING
Identified with Christ in Baptism
Matthew 3:11-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
● Women's Game Night - Friday, 19th 6:30 pm - register online
● Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday, 20th 9:00 am - register online
● Next Steps Class - Sunday, 21st during 1st service - register online
● Bible Studies - Women's Evening, Thurs. 25th... Morning Thurs, Feb. 1 - Men's Thurs evening, Jan 18 - register online
● Bible Learning Center - Foundations, Sun 28th during second service - Walk Through the Bible, Mon evening, 29th - register online
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
1) Question 1 - What's your favorite breakfast food and why?
2) Question 2 - What area of your faith would you like to grow in most this year?
QUICK REVIEW
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time, caught your attention, challenged you, or confused you?
MAIN POINT
In his baptism, Jesus identified himself with us in our sin, so that we could be identified with Him in His victory.
DIGGING DEEPER
1) Matthew 3:11-12
a) How does John compare himself with Jesus? How do we compare?
b) How does God view us through Christ?
c) What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit?
d) Look up Bible references where we see God and fire mentioned together?
2) Read Matthew 3:13-15
a) How does Jesus' baptism “fulfill all righteousness?"
b) What is the purpose of baptism for a follower of Christ?
c) When should a believer in Jesus get baptized?
3) Read Matthew 3:16-17
a) How does Jesus' baptism reveal His mission?
b) How do we obtain the standing of “well pleasing” in God’s eyes?
c) What does it mean to be identified with Jesus?
APPLICATION
What does finding our identity mean for our lives and how should it impact us? Lord help us to find our identity in you and allow your Spirit to produce in us righteousness.
TAKING IT HOME
Looking back at this week’s study, what is important for you to remember and why?
PRAISE REPORTS & PRAYER REQUESTS
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Week of January 14th - January 20th, 2024
BEHOLD YOUR KING
Identified with Christ in Baptism
Matthew 3:11-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
● Women's Game Night - Friday, 19th 6:30 pm - register online
● Men's Fellowship Breakfast - Saturday, 20th 9:00 am - register online
● Next Steps Class - Sunday, 21st during 1st service - register online
● Bible Studies - Women's Evening, Thurs. 25th... Morning Thurs, Feb. 1 - Men's Thurs evening, Jan 18 - register online
● Bible Learning Center - Foundations, Sun 28th during second service - Walk Through the Bible, Mon evening, 29th - register online
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
1) Question 1 - What's your favorite breakfast food and why?
2) Question 2 - What area of your faith would you like to grow in most this year?
QUICK REVIEW
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time, caught your attention, challenged you, or confused you?
MAIN POINT
In his baptism, Jesus identified himself with us in our sin, so that we could be identified with Him in His victory.
DIGGING DEEPER
1) Matthew 3:11-12
a) How does John compare himself with Jesus? How do we compare?
b) How does God view us through Christ?
c) What does it mean to be baptized with the Holy Spirit?
d) Look up Bible references where we see God and fire mentioned together?
2) Read Matthew 3:13-15
a) How does Jesus' baptism “fulfill all righteousness?"
b) What is the purpose of baptism for a follower of Christ?
c) When should a believer in Jesus get baptized?
3) Read Matthew 3:16-17
a) How does Jesus' baptism reveal His mission?
b) How do we obtain the standing of “well pleasing” in God’s eyes?
c) What does it mean to be identified with Jesus?
APPLICATION
What does finding our identity mean for our lives and how should it impact us? Lord help us to find our identity in you and allow your Spirit to produce in us righteousness.
TAKING IT HOME
Looking back at this week’s study, what is important for you to remember and why?
PRAISE REPORTS & PRAYER REQUESTS
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