The Beauty of Baptism--Lesson 6--Clothed With Christ--Galatians 3; I Corinthians 10; Ephesians 6

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the value behind God using process to bring about maturity in our lives?

2. In what ways have you been tempted to return to slavery? What is the appeal? Why is it

so difficult to leave the past behind?

3. How is being clothed in Christ similar to being circumcised? How do these things affect

our relationship with God?

4. How is the armor listed in Ephesians 6:11-17 a picture of being clothed in Christ? How does

this armor help you mature in your relationship with God?

5. How has your understanding of baptism changed as a result of going through this series

of sermons?

The Beauty of Baptism--Lesson 5--From Death to Life--Romans 6

Discussion Questions:

1. Why is it difficult at times to live like we are already victorious?

2. How have you seen Jesus stop and lift you up as He continues running the race to

perfection? How well do you imitate this type of race running in your own life?

3. How has being grafted into Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection made a difference in

your life? Is it possible that you have been set free and still live as a slave to sin and

death?

4. How has Satan deceived us into being more focused on the ambulance in the valley

instead of putting up guardrails? What kinds of guardrails are in place in your life?

5. Why is it important to fill your house with occupants after removing what is bad and

sweeping things clean? How does this apply to your spiritual walk with the LORD?

The Beauty of Baptism--Lesson 4--A New Level of Intimacy with God--Genesis 17

Discussion Questions:

1. How intimate is your relationship with God? Are there times when it feels like He is too

much in your personal space?

2. What security do you have knowing that God wants a relationship with you based upon

covenant vows? What responsibilities are placed upon you due to this type of

relationship?

3. How successful have you been at living with your flesh cut off? Why is this still a problem

if baptism is truly a circumcision ceremony?

4. How well can you relate to Abram’s impatience with God’s carrying out His promises and

then looking for human solutions to help bring things about? How does God’s revealing

Himself as El Shaddai (God Almighty) provide a solution?

5. How successful have you been at keeping your vows to God? What would help you to

keep your vows fresh in your mind and your relationship with God strong?