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I am a new creation
I am a new creation – Romans 6:1-14
Notes:
How is a person born again? What changes does that bring?
What truths are pictured by water baptism?
What does it mean to consider yourself dead to sin, but alive to God?
Other passages to consider:
Ezek 36:26-27; 37:1-10; Jn 3:1-8; 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 1:15-23; 2:1-6; Col 3:1-3.
The Baptism & Anointing of Jesus
The Baptism & Anointing of Jesus – Matthew 3:13-17
Digging Deeper:
- Since He was without sin, why was Jesus baptized?
- How does Jesus’s baptism point to His sacrifice on the cross?
- What does the Spirit resting on Jesus signify?
- Given the Father’s declaration, if a person opposes Jesus, who are they ultimately opposing?
- What is the doctrine of the Trinity? How is it seen in this passage?
- Describe the Father’s relationship with His Son. Now think about what happened at the cross. Glory that now in Christ, we are loved by the Father with the same love! (John 17:23).
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 1:2; 8:8-12; 22:2; Ps 2:7; Isa 11:1-5; 42:1; 53:11-12; 62:1-2; 64:1; John 1:32-34; 5:31-39; 8:17-18; Phil 2:5-11; 2 Cor 5:21; 8:9
God Has Come to Rule and Save
God Has Come to Rule and Save – Matthew 3:1-12
Digging Deeper:
- What did John’s location, clothing, and diet point to?
- How did John prepare people for Jesus’s ministry?
- What is repentance? Why does John emphasize bearing fruit with repentance?
- Why was John baptizing people? What was new about his baptism?
- What is the kingdom of heaven (God)? How is it present already?
- What role should repentance have in the life of a Christian?
Other Passages to Consider:
1 Kings 17:3-7; 2 Kings 1:7-8; Isa 4:4; 10:33-34; 30:27-28; 32:25; 40:1-11; Ezek 36:26-27; Joel 3:1-2; Zech 13:4,9; Hos 2:14-15; Mal 3:2-4; 4:5-6; Matt 11:14; 17:17:11-13; John 8:39-44; Rom 4:11-18; 9:6-8
A Brand New Life
A Brand New Life
Digging Deeper:
- Why did Jesus command that his disciples be baptized?
- How does baptism symbolize repentance?
- Why is repentance necessary in order to become a disciple?
- What truths are pictured by baptism?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 1:18; Matt 4:4; 28:18-20; Acts 2:22-41; Rom 6:1-7; 1 Cor 12:12-13; 2 Cor 5:17; Titus 3:3-7; Heb 10:22