Romans 6:1-4 | Experiencing Baptism

Romans 6:1-4 | Experiencing Baptism

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Church of the Week

 Village Baptist Church & Pastor Shola Akognon

Missionary of the Week

Caitlyn Christie (Hernandez) on furlough from Ministry in Guatemala

Suggested Outline for Your Group: 

• Share “God Stories” 

  • Share testimonies of where you have seen God working in your life lately. 

• Read Romans 6:1-4 out loud together 

  • Invite one person to read the verses for the week 

• Go through the Discussion Questions: 

  • Don’t feel like you need to get through them all 

  • Use the ones that are the most helpful in stirring up meaningful conversation 

• Make sure you save enough time to pray together 

  • Share prayer requests 

  • Pray for one another 

  • Thank God for the ways He’s answered the prayers of the group lately 

  • Invite the Holy Spirit to speak through you as you wait on Him 

Discussion Questions: 

• If you have been baptized describe your experience?

• Why was Jesus Baptized if He had no sin?

• How would you explain the purpose of baptism based on the Sunday Sermon?

• Read the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch from Acts 8 :26-40, how does this exchange show there are no other conditions to get baptized other than salvation?

• What stood out to you most of the symbolism of baptism?

• If you have not been baptized, what prevents you from getting baptized?

Application

If you haven't been baptized make a plan to respond in faith to Jesus' command to get baptized. Talk to a Pastor or fill out the form online: https://www.calvarypetaluma.org/baptism-1