Baptism reminds us of who we are in Christ, and the calling Christ gives us to live a holy life. It is a notion underscored by 1 Peter, which tells us that the waters of baptism do not as much cleanse us physically, but spiritually, empowering us to live with a good conscience. Reflection Questions: 1. What is your favorite memory of a baptism? 2. How will remembering your baptism strengthen you during hard days? 3. How will you “behave until you believe, so that yo...
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Baptism reminds us of who we are in Christ, and the calling Christ gives us to live a holy life. It is a notion underscored by 1 Peter, which tells us that the waters of baptism do not as much cleanse us physically, but spiritually, empowering us to live with a good conscience. Reflection Questions: 1. What is your favorite memory of a baptism? 2. How will remembering your baptism strengthen you during hard days? 3. How will you “behave until you believe, so that yo...
Draw Near: Part 3, To Justice // Pastor Justin LaRosa // December 14, 2025
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Draw Near: Part 3, To Justice // Pastor Justin LaRosa // December 14, 2025
The first-century Roman Empire faced the same kinds of injustices that we face today: growing inequality between the rich and the poor, abusive oppression by those in power, and a disregard for decency and civility. John the Baptist’s message is not just spiritual in nature; it has real-life, real-world implications for today. Questions: 1. What jumped out at you from the text? 2. John says to bear fruit worthy of repentance. How do you understand repentance? 3. What obstacles do yo...
Hyde Park United Methodist
Baptism reminds us of who we are in Christ, and the calling Christ gives us to live a holy life. It is a notion underscored by 1 Peter, which tells us that the waters of baptism do not as much cleanse us physically, but spiritually, empowering us to live with a good conscience. Reflection Questions: 1. What is your favorite memory of a baptism? 2. How will remembering your baptism strengthen you during hard days? 3. How will you “behave until you believe, so that yo...
