Jesus is Baptised.

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Memory Verse:
Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

John the Baptist told the people: “Turn away from your sins! Say sorry to God! Get ready—God’s promised Saviour is coming!”

When people were sorry for their sins, John baptised them in the river.

What is baptism?

Baptism is when a Christian is gently put under the water and lifted up again.

Going under the water shows the old life of sin is washed away.

Coming up out of the water shows a brand-new life has begun with Jesus.

It is a sign that someone wants to obey God and follow Him.

Jesus Comes to the River...

One day, someone very special walked toward John.

It was Jesus.

Jesus had never sinned. He did not need to say sorry for anything. But He stepped into the water and asked John to baptise Him.

John was surprised!

He said, “I should be baptised by You! Why are You coming to me?”

John felt unworthy. He knew Jesus was holy.

But Jesus gently answered,

“Let it be so now. It is right for us to do this to please God.”

Jesus wanted to obey His Father. He wanted to show everyone the right way to follow God.

So John agreed.

John carefully lowered Jesus into the cool river water.

Then he lifted Him up again.

At that moment, something amazing happened!

A bright light appeared, and the Spirit of God came down like a dove and rested on Jesus.

Then everyone heard a powerful voice from heaven:

“This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.”

God was proud of His Son.

Why Is Baptism Important?

Jesus did not need to repent—but He was baptised to obey God and to show us what to do.

Every Christian should be baptised.

Water baptism does not save us—but it shows that:

We have repented (said sorry for our sins),

We believe in Jesus,

We are starting a new life with Him.

Going under the water shows the old life is gone.

Coming up shows a brand-new life has begun!

John obeyed God.

Jesus obeyed God.

And when we choose to follow Jesus, we obey God too.

🌊✨ When we are baptised, we are saying to the world:

“I belong to Jesus.”

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🌊 Jesus Is Baptised Memory verse: Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Recap - see story 4) Far away by the River Jordan, a man named John was preaching. John the Baptist loved God very much. He told people, “Turn away from your sins! Say sorry to God! Get ready—God’s promised Saviour is coming!” When people were sorry for their sins, John baptised them in the river. (End of recap) What is baptism? Baptism is when a Christian is gently put under the water and lifted up again. Going under the water shows the old life of sin is washed away. Coming up out of the water shows a brand-new life has begun with Jesus. It is a sign that someone wants to obey God and follow Him. Jesus Comes to the River One day, someone very special walked toward John. It was Jesus. Jesus had never sinned. He did not need to say sorry for anything. But He stepped into the water and asked John to baptise Him. John was surprised! He said, “I should be baptised by You! Why are You coming to me?” John felt unworthy. He knew Jesus was holy. But Jesus gently answered, “Let it be so now. It is right for us to do this to please God.” Jesus wanted to obey His Father. He wanted to show everyone the right way to follow God. So John agreed. Under the Water… and Up Again! John carefully lowered Jesus into the cool river water. Then he lifted Him up again. At that moment, something amazing happened! A bright light appeared, and the Spirit of God came down like a dove and rested on Jesus. Then everyone heard a powerful voice from heaven: “This is My Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” God was proud of His Son. Why Is Baptism Important? Jesus did not need to repent—but He was baptised to obey God and to show us what to do. Every Christian should be baptised. Water baptism does not save us—but it shows that: We have repented (said sorry for our sins), We believe in Jesus, We are starting a new life with Him. Going under the water shows the old life is gone. Coming up shows a brand-new life has begun! John obeyed God. Jesus obeyed God. And when we choose to follow Jesus, we obey God too. 🌊✨ When we are baptised, we are saying to the world: “I belong to Jesus.”

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