The Reasons Jesus Was Baptized| Sermon Discussion Questions
Sermon Discussion Questions - 1/7/24 - Pastor Buegler
1. The Biblical bridge between Christmas and Epiphany is the Baptism of Jesus. Pastor Buegler mentioned two reasons for Jesus’ baptism. First, that he was really identified as ONE OF US and second, that he was really identified as THE DIVINE SON OF GOD. Discuss this “dual nature” of Jesus. Why did he have to be true MAN…..and why did he have to be true GOD?
2. John really got people excited with his preaching. You see, the hopes of the people were pretty dim at that time under Roman rule……waiting so long for the promised Messiah. What about the sometimes depressing times we live in? Discuss this claim: The crazier the world gets for people…the more powerful God’s promises stand out.
3. John said, “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit”. It is a miracle we can only receive by faith….(not reason)….but discuss the “gift of the Holy Spirit” that is promised to us when we are baptized……even if we are only an infant.
4. Pastor Buegler ended his message by saying “There was not one person who was reluctant to approach Jesus for fear of being rejected.” Discuss this amazing truth: Jesus was numbered among the transgressors. How does Jesus build bridges among his brothers and sisters?
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