5 - The Message of Baptism (Luke 3:1-22; Isaiah 40:3-5)

Baptism is a visible picture of the gospel message that, through Jesus Christ, peace with God is all available to all who truly repent.

I. Baptism of Holy Spirit and Fire (vv. 3-5, 7-9, 16-17)

A. Equality in Judgment (vv. 3-5, 7-9, 17)
B. Baptisms of the Holy Spirit and Fire (vv. 9, 16-17)

II. Baptism of Repentance (v. 3, 8, 10-14)

A. Baptism of Repentance (v. 3)
B. Fruit Keeping with Repentance (vv. 8-14)
C. A Changed Heart (vv. 4-14)

III. The Baptism of Jesus (vv. 2, 4-6, 21-22)

A. In the Wilderness (vv. 2, 4-6)
B. The Baptism of Jesus (vv. 16, 21-22)
C. A Lifestyle of Repentance

Discussion Starters

Monday — Why is baptism a divisive issue? What happens when we focus the on mode and recipients  of baptism rather than the message of baptism?
Tuesday — What is a baptism of fire? What is the only thing that will be benefit you on the Last Day
Wednesday — What is “fruit in keeping with repentance”? Why isn’t it enough to just say you’re sorry
Thursday — Why was Jesus baptized by John? What did his baptism anticipate?
Friday — What is a “lifestyle of repentance”? Why isn’t it enough to just repent once and then move on?