Sunday 10th January – The Baptism of Jesus
Read: Mark 1 :4-11
John had been baptising people all across Jerusalem – telling people they needed to repent, but also reminding them that someone else was coming to save them. Someone very important. That person was Jesus.
When Jesus came to John to be baptised John was shocked – he wasn’t good enough to untie Jesus sandals never mind baptise him! When Jesus was baptised, the heavens opened and God’s voice was clearly heard saying ‘This is my son, the beloved, with you I am well pleased.’
Watch:
Who was John? What did he do? Where did he do it? Why was Jesus there? Why did John not want to baptise Jesus? What happened after Jesus had been baptised? What did it mean?
Do:
Wordsearch –
https://sermons4kids.com/baptism_jesus_matthew_wordsearch.htm?fromSermonId=79
Colouring page – https://sermons4kids.com/baptism-of-jesus-colorpg.htm?fromSermonId=79
Craft – https://craftingthewordofgod.com/2014/03/01/jesus-baptism/
Pray:
God, thank you for the story of Jesus Baptism – John was a faithful servant and prepared the way for Jesus. Help us to follow his example. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day.
Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share:
Ask a family member if they have any memories of a baptism – what can they tell you about it?