10.20.19- Baptism

Use the following thoughts and questions to have a spiritual conversation as a family. Don’t emphasize having the right answer, but focus on spending time discussing the Word as a family.

Scripture 

Galatians 3:26-27; Acts 2:38

Session Summary 

We took a break from our Gospel Project Curriculum to focus on Baptism for the week in preparation for Baptism Sunday on Oct 27th. We talked about the importance of baptism and how it is not the last step on our journey of faith, but one of the first. We said that when you have heard the gospel message of Jesus, the story of h and when you have decided that you believe that as that truth, there are three responses you should have. You should repent of your sins, confess your faith in Jesus and that you are a sinner in need of his sacrifice and you should be baptized. While baptism is a one-time thing, the other two things will keep happening over and over again as we continue to follow Jesus, learn more about him and more about how we can follow Jesus with everything we have.

Conversation Questions 

• What is the gospel message of Jesus? Do you believe that it is true?
• If your student has been baptized... How have you grown in your relationship with Jesus since you were baptized?
• If your student has not been baptized... What do you think needs to happen before you decide to get baptized?
• Why do you think it is important to repent of your sins?
• Why do you think it is important to confess your faith in Jesus (to say it out loud)?

Family Challenge 

As a family, discuss the quote from Tim Keller related to being a Christian. He says, “Being a Christian is not to say, ‘I promise to really try hard. I’ll try to live like Jesus. I’ll try to come to church. I’ll try to obey the Ten Commandments.’ No! What it means to become a Christian is to say, ‘Spread your garment over me. Be my redeemer!’ Do you know what Jesus will say? ‘I will. Even though it cost me everything, I will.’” Afterward, discuss the importance between the two approaches Keller mentions—the one that tries to earn it through good works and the other that recognizes that no amount of good works is enough and the only thing is to simply appeal to God’s grace and mercy.