Baptism and Communion - called
Jesus transformed them both from ceremonial
These are the two most important
Believer’s Baptism:
• Baptism is
• Baptism is by
• Baptism is for those who are
“When they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Simon himself believed and was baptized.” —Acts 8:12-13 (NIV)
“Two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus… Jesus himself suddenly came and began walking with them… he went home with them. As they sat down to eat, he took the bread and blessed it. Then he broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And at that moment he disappeared!” —Luke 24:13-31 (NLT)
When Jesus shows up:
“They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” —Luke 24:32 (NLT)
• You find your
• You find your
“Within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, who said, “The Lord has really risen!” —Luke 24:33-34 (NLT)
• You find your
“The two from Emmaus told their story of how Jesus had appeared to them as they were walking along the road, and how they had recognized him as he was breaking the bread. And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said.” —Luke 24:35-36 (NLT)
“The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:5-7 (NIV)