Lesson 3 Lesson
Lesson 3 Answers
Water Baptism
Part 1.
1. Mark 1:9 and was baptized of John in Jordan.
2. Mark 1:10 coming up out of the water,
3. Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
4. Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like
as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also
should walk in newness of life.
5. Colossians 2:12 Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him
through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
6. Acts 2:38 be baptized
7. Acts 2:41 were baptized:
8. Acts 10:47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized,
9. Acts 8:36 See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
10. Acts 8:38 and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the
eunuch; and he baptized him.
Memory Work:
Romans 3:10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons
of God, even to them that believe on his name:
Scriptures To Be Given To Class Before Starting Lesson
John 3:22 & 23 Acts 16:31-32
Galatians 5:16, 25 Acts 16:33
Romans 6:3-5 Acts 8:26-39
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Lesson 3 Water Baptism
INTRODUCTION:
In every ordinance of the New Testament Church, Jesus did not leave us in
ignorance, but He, Himself, set for us an example.
Lesson
I. Regarding water baptism, what did Jesus do? Mark 1 :9
and was baptized of John in Jordan.
II. How do we know when Jesus was baptized that He was immersed? Mark 1:10
coming up out of the water,
{[ A. Why did Jesus come to the land of Judea and baptize?
1. Because there was much water there.
2. JOHN 3:22-23
a. It was difficult to find places where there was much water because
the climate was semi-tropical, as in southern California.
b. John stayed there in order that he might baptize the people when
they repented of their sins. ]}
III. What was the great commission Jesus gave the world? Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
{[ A. What did He tell us to do first? TEACH
B. Whom did He say we are to teach? ALL NATIONS
C. Then what? BAPTIZE.
D.Why does water baptism bring such persecution in heathen lands?
1. It is an open rejection of heathen religious practices.
2. Because this is an open declaration that there is a new life in Christ.
E. Today in many heathen lands new converts are made to wait from three to
six months after they have accepted Christ before being baptized.
1. In bible times a new convert was baptized immediately.
What is the difference?
a. In Bible days most of the converts were Jews. The Jewish religion
had all the background of the true God except to acknowledge
Christ as God's Son and Messiah.
b. But in heathen lands missionaries have to wait until they see
whether or not a convert has really surrendered to the true god,
leaving all superstitions and false gods behind. There can be no
compromise with heathenism! ]}
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IV. Why are we immersed when we are baptized Romans 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was
raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in
newness of life.
[ A. Galatians 5:16, & 25
B. When a corpse is buried it is not laid on the ground and sprinkled
with dirt, but buried. ]}
V. How is immersion a type of death and resurrection of Christ? Colossians 2:12
Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith
of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
{[ Romans 6:3-5 ]}
VI. What did Peter command the people to do on the Day of Pentecost as soon as they
had repented? Acts 2:38 be baptized
VII. What happened to the three thousand on the Day ofPentecost who were saved
through hearing the Word Acts 2:41 were baptized
{[ A. When Paul and Silas were imprisoned within the inner prison, beaten with many
stripes, feet fast in stocks, there was an earthquake. All the doors were
opened and everyone's bands were loosed. What did the jailor ask?
1. What must I do to be saved?
a. What did Paul answer? Acts 16:31-32
2. How long did they wait to be baptized? Acts 16:33 ]}
VIII. At the house of Cornelius, a Gentile, Peter preached and all those who were
saved who heard the Word, were filled with the Holy Ghost. What was the
question that Peter asked? Acts 10:47
Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized,
IX. In the days of the Disciples, people who traveled by caravan in the desert always
carried water jugs with them. If sprinkling was all that was necessary, why does the
eunuch make the following statement? Acts 8:36
See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?
{[ A. Philip was having a great revival in Samaria at the time an angel told him to
go down to Gaza, which is desert country. Acts 8:26-39
B. Who asked whom to be baptized?
1. Eunuch asked Philip! (the convert requested baptism of the minister).
C. What is a eunuch?
1. Usually a person hired by kings to take care of their royal harem.
2. This particular eunuch was the queen's treasurer.
3. He was an officer in the queen's court. ]}
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X. Where did Philip baptize the Eunuch? Acts 8:38
and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he
baptized him.
{[ A. Sometimes when we have a baptismal service, we notice the minister has the
baptismal candidate cross his hands over his chest. Why?
1. It is a sign of death.
B. What position are the arms of a baby before it comes into the world
1. Crossed
a. Thus the arms of a person being baptized are crossed and he is laid
backwards down into the watery grave of death, being buried
with Christ (typical of dying to sin). Then he is lifted up, or
risen with Christ, (symbolically) as a new creature
C. NOTE Water Baptism is an outward manifestation of an inward act of grace.
(Have class repeat this statement and write it in their books.) ]}
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Lesson 3 Answers
Testifying
Part 2
1. Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb,
and by the word of their testimony.
2. Matthew 10:32 Him will I confess also before my Father which
is in heaven.
3. Romans 10.9-10 With the mouth confession is made unto
salvation.
Memory Verse:
Romans 10:9-10 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord
Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from
the dead, you will be saved. 10For with the heart one believes
unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made
unto salvation.
Scriptures To Be Given To Class Before Starting Lesson
Matthew 12:34 Hebrews 13:8
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Lesson Testifying
Part 2
I. Why should we testify? Revelation 12:11
They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.
{[ A. What is meant by "him"?
1. Satan
B. What is meant by the "word"?
1. The word of God they used in their testimony.
II. Why is it so important to confess Christ or to testify? Matthew 10:32
Him will I confess also before my Father which is in Heaven.
{[ A. If we do not confess Him before men, what does He promise to do?
1. He will deny us before the Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 10:33 ]}
III. If I really believe in Christ as my Saviour, why do I have to confess it with
my mouth? Romans 10:9-10
Verse 10 With the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
{[ A. We are what we confess. MATTHEW 12:34
B. Also. what you believe in the heart is what you confess with the mouth.
C. The more you confess who and what Christ is in your life, the more real and
wonderful He will become your life.
D. Confession of what Christ has done brings forth complete Christianity and makes it
a reality in your life.
E. When some people become Christians and try to testify in Church they think they
must tell all about themselves.
1. If they feel down in spirit and have had a bad day, they often feel they
have no testimony.
2. Or they might stand and say:
a. I seem to always say the same thing over and over
b. Or, "Nothing new has happened to me."
c. Or, "I didn't feel like coming."
d. Or, "I wasn't going to testify."
e. Or, "The devil has been after me."
3. In this sort of testimony, who has actually received the glory?
a. The flesh and the devil.
NOTE:
F. Sharing or testifying is to tell what the Lord Jesus has done FOR YOU and
how wonderful He is.
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G. Even though a person has had a bad day, the Lord Jesus Christ has not changed;
He is as wonderful as if the day had been good. Hebrews 13:8
1. He is always strong.
2. His love is ever new.
3. The fact that He kept a person saved another day is
a. new battle won and a new victory in the Lord Jesus Christ.
H. Often the reason a person shares or testifies as he does is because he has never
been taught the right way.
1. Use the Word of God when testifying.
a. It is always fresh; always new.
b. It never needs an apology.
c. It is never defeated.
NOTE:
2. For example, give each pupil a Scripture reference (suggested references at
the end of lesson). Have him look it up and give him a minute to study it.
a. State that you want the verse read out loud.
b. Then used in a form of a testimony.
(1) You might suggest that a person could start out by saying,
"I'm so glad, etc."
3. At the end of this lesson the teacher could demonstrate
Hebrews 13:8 as an example.
a. I'm so glad that I know Christ, and I have the assurance that
He will be with me and take care of me all through this
day,
(1) For the Bible tells us He never failed His people in
the yesterdays. He always met their need,
whether it was a physical, spiritual, or material.
(a) And for these reasons, no matter what happens in
the future, I have no reason to be afraid because
this Scripture tells me that Jesus Christ is the same
yesterday and today and forever.
4.Have class participation in testimony, using the following Scriptures. Give
each pupil one Scripture. Have him read the Scripture and then show
how he would use it in his testimony.
Hebrews 13:8 Luke 10:19 1 John 1:9
Psalms 18:30 Psalms 103:12 Philippians 4:13
Psalms 46:1 Psalms 16:11 Philippians 4:19
Psalms 37:23-24 Psalms 26:8 Philippians 1 :6
Proverbs 18:10 Psalms 37:3-4 Ephesians 3:20
Matthew 11-28 Psalms 34:10 Galatians 6:9
2 Timothy 2:19 Psalms 34:7 Romans 8:28
1 John 5:14-15 1 Peter 5:7 Romans 8:32
John 14:1-2 1 Peter 3:12
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