June 8, 2025
Baptism
Empowered
Baptism is recognized throughout the Church as the beginning of a ‘God thing.’ John’s baptism was a visible demonstration of the start of a new life — clearing out the junk to prepare for what God was about to do. Jesus’ baptism reveals the true heart of baptism: God’s desire to bless and express His delight. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is the start of the Kingdom. Ordinary women and men were now filled with the Spirit of Jesus to continue on the ministry Jesus started.
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Questions:
Acts 1:1–11
- What has been your experience with the Holy Spirit? Does the promise of the Holy Spirit make you feel excited or uneasy?
- Why was it so important to Jesus that His followers be baptized in the Spirit?
- How do you understand Jesus’ command, “You will be my witnesses”? How important is His mission to you
- What does the promise of Jesus’ return mean to you—and to the world?
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