Palm Sunday and Baptisms

I. The Baptism of Jesus: Understanding the Purpose

A. Jesus, Sinless and Perfect, Chose Baptism
B. Affirmation of Ministry

1. Presence of the Trinity
2. The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry

II. Contrasting Jesus’ Baptism with Christian Baptism Today

A. Jesus’ Baptism
B. Christian Baptism Today

Romans 6:3-4
Colossian 2:12
Galatians 3:27

III. Baptism is an Act of Obedience to Christ

A. We Follow His Example
B. Part of the Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20