Baptism: What Does it Mean? – Week 2:“Baptism Means a New Mission”: Matthew 28:18-20
March 9, 2025 / Vaughn Forest ChurchBig Idea: Baptism proclaims your participation in God’s family AND God’s mission
Baptism: Our act of obedience that publicly confesses our faith in Christ and marks our identification with Him, His family, and His mission.
[1] God’s mission involves making disciples of Jesus
- Matthew 28:18-19a
- Making disciples involves intentional relationships that help others trust and follow Jesus.
- Identify one person God placed in your life
- Friend:
- Relative:
- Acquaintance:
- Neighbor:
- Co-worker / Classmate
[2] God’s mission involves multiplying as disciples of Jesus
- Matthew 28:19-20a
- Going: “Living a Sent Life”
- Baptizing: “Growing in God’s family”
- Teaching: “Developing an Obedient Life”
- Matthew 28:20b Jesus: “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age”
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