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Bible Study Feb. Week #2

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Why Get Baptized?

SCRIPTURE

ROMANS 6:1–14

BACKGROUND & CONTEXT

Among the first-century Jewish people, baptism was more of a ceremonial act, one of cleansing. They also baptized Gentiles who converted to the Jewish faith. Neither of these are Christian baptisms.

John the Baptist, who got his namesake for baptizing people for repentance (Matt. 3:11), spoke about a baptism by the Spirit (happened at Pentecost, Acts 1:5) and one of fire (referring to future judgment, Matt. 3:12).

Today, when someone chooses to follow Christ, they are born again, receive the Holy Spirit, and are baptized into the body of believers, the church (1 Cor. 12:12–13).

Read Romans 6:1 – 4 and discuss 1 – 2 of these questions:

• What is a family tradition that carries great meaning and helps you remember you’re part of the family?

• What is a certain public ceremony or tradition you look forward to?

• In the early church, identifying with Jesus through baptism could be seen as a good or bad thing by the person's loved ones. How is that similar to today?

Read Romans 6:5 – 11 and discuss 1 – 2 of these questions:

• Romans 6 regularly references "death" or dying to ourselves as a part of being baptized. Why might God want us to focus on that particular symbolism?

• In what ways can baptism be important to your faith life when you feel discouraged?

Read Romans 6:12 – 14 and discuss 1 – 2 of these questions:

• How might baptism be one way to help share the Gospel with others?

• God's work in our lives isn't a one-time thing. How are you different today compared to who you were the day you met him?

• How could you celebrate what God has specifically done in your life recently?

CONNECTION

When do we sometimes struggle to be public about our faith in Jesus?

APPLY IT

What step can you take this week to be more public about your faith?

Be Specific:

What are you going to do?

When are you going to do it?

Is there someone who can keep you accountable?

PRAYER:

Take time to pray for each other’s applications in the upcoming weeks.

MEMORY VERSE:

Parent Disscussion Questions.:

*What is a family tradition that carries great meaning and helps you remember you’re part of the family?

*In what ways can baptism be important to your faith life when you feel discouraged?

*God's work in our lives isn't a one-time thing. How are you different today compared to who you were the day you met him?