WATER BAPTISM & COMMUNION
Ordinances of the Church
John 12:20-36
What was Jesus teaching through His picture of a kernel?
What does He mean in verse 25?
What emotions did He portray in verse 27?
How can Jesus be both the Christ that remains forever and the Son of man lifted up?
What does it mean to you to lose your life?
In what ways is it similar to Jesus death and resurrection?
Water Baptism
(Baptize means to immerse)
Why should I be baptized by immersion (dunking)?
Matthew 3:16-example of Jesus
Romans 6:1-7
Burial and Resurrection
Outward Testimony
Identifies us with Jesus
Helps seal our commitment
When should I be baptized?
Acts 2:41
Acts 8:12
The Lord’s Supper (Communion)
I Corinthians 11:23-25
Bread (symbol of the body of Christ)
Wine (symbol of the blood shed for the remission of our sins)
Communion is a command of Christ
Communion is a time of remembrance
Communion is a time of celebration
Communion is a time of healing ( body, spirit, and soul)
WARNING I Corinthians 11:28 Need to examine ourselves before participating
Memory Verse John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.”