At CTV we believe that God speaks to us through the Bible. We hear from God better when we read and interact with his written word together. Below you will find the Bible reading for each week day, along with some initial comments from one of our facilitators. May God meet and shape us through this conversation! Visit us online @ ChurchInTheVineyard.org ~ Pastor Chip
Today's reading continues on the theme of Baptism--and we see lots of baptism as people respond to the message of Jesus. After our recent trip to Africa, it was exciting to read the story of the first African Christian, the man from Ethiopia. As he understands the message of Jesus, he then asks to be baptized--faith and baptism go hand in hand.
Baptism into a religion or faith was a common practice in the ancient world, a way of joining.
Why do you think it was so important for folks to do this (both to them and to the Christian leaders who did the baptizing)?
Why do you think God gave us this physical practice?
Who in your life, would you love to see baptized? Pray for them.
Today's reading continues on the theme of Baptism--and we see lots of baptism as people respond to the message of Jesus. After our recent trip to Africa, it was exciting to read the story of the first African Christian, the man from Ethiopia. As he understands the message of Jesus, he then asks to be baptized--faith and baptism go hand in hand.
ReplyDeleteBaptism into a religion or faith was a common practice in the ancient world, a way of joining.
Why do you think it was so important for folks to do this (both to them and to the Christian leaders who did the baptizing)?
Why do you think God gave us this physical practice?
Who in your life, would you love to see baptized? Pray for them.
Chip