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Grow Group Questions - November 17, 2024
November 14, 2024 9:05 PM
Announcement: Talk about how you can provide gifts for the Foster Families Christmas Gift Drive, either as a group or as individuals.
Icebreaker: If you had to create a quirky modern 'cleansing ritual' to start your day on a fresh note, what would it be? Would it involve a special drink, a unique dance move, or maybe a 'reset' button you could press?
Sermon Discussion: Read Matthew 3:11 Romans 6:1–11
Q: Why did God use physical symbols, like water, fire, and blood, to convey spiritual truths?
Q:What parallels do you see between Old Testament purification rituals discussed in the sermon and John the Baptist’s practice in Matthew 3:11?
- In what ways was John’s baptism significant in preparing for Jesus’ upcoming future ministry?
Q:How can the practice of baptism unite believers in the church?
- What does it mean to become part of the "society or body of those who are similarly cleansed"?
Going Deeper
Q:How does baptism mark a change in identity for believers?
- What does it mean to "walk in the newness of life" (Romans 6:4)?
Q: How does baptism reflect our conventional relationship with God?
Q: Today, what symbols or practices might act as signs of our identity in Christ and commitment to God’s community?
Next Steps
Q: For those who have been baptized: How did the experience impact your faith journey?
- For those considering baptism: What questions or hesitations do you have?