My Son, the Beloved

Friday, December 5, 2014

Matthew 3:13-17 KJV 

13 Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer [it to be so] now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. 16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS

1) Who was Jesus going to and why? (v.13)

2) Why did John refuse Him? (v.14)

3) What was Jesus explanation for His request? How did John respond? (v.15)

4) What happened after John performed Jesus' request? (v.16-17)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

5) Have you been baptized since you first committed your life to Christ? Why, or why not?

6) Have you received the infilling of the Holy Spirit, since committing your life to Christ?

7) If you answered positively to above question, how has the baptism of the Holy spirit changed your life?

LIFE LESSONS

8) Water baptism signifies our identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

9) Water baptism does not save believers, but is like the exchange of wedding rings for married couples.

10) The infilling of the Holy Spirit enables believers to enter into relationship with God, through the spirit.

11) The indwelling Holy Spirit enables believers to live a Holy Spirit led life.

12) An abundant life in Christ, is a Holy Spirit led life.