Lesson 55. John Baptizing
Bible Story
This Week's Scripture
Story Summary Below is an overview of the Bible story from this week
These next lessons provide a good opportunity to share the salvation message with your children.
This story is often depicted with a dove above Jesus. Note that the Bible does not say there was actually a dove. The author uses a simile, a comparison using like or as, to describe the Spirit of God coming down upon him.
(note: this story also occurs in Mark 1:1-11 and Luke 3:1-22 )
This is a short story and is best read directly from the scripture.
Videos
God's Story - John the Baptist
From Crossroads Kids Club
John the Baptist
From Saddleback Kids
Resource Sheet
John Baptizing Coloring Sheet
This coloring sheet depicts John the Baptist in the Jordan River, baptizing Jesus
During the Week
Comprehension Questions you can ask your child these questions to see how much of the story they remember
- What was John the Baptist preaching?
- "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near."
- What did he mean by that?
- Jesus was coming soon!
- Where did John live?
- In the wilderness
- What did John wear for clothing?
- Clothes made out of camel hair
- What did John eat?
- Locusts and wild honey
- Why did people go out to the wilderness to see John?
- They were confessing their sins and being baptized
- What did John the Baptist do when Jesus asked him to baptize him?
- He tried to refuse because he considered Jesus more worthy than himself
- What happened when Jesus was baptized?
- The Spirit of God descended on Jesus like a dove and a voice said "This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him."
Faith Questions help them apply the story to their lives and open up a conversation about faith and the gospel
- In this story, people were confessing their sins to John the Baptist and being baptized.
- Have you confessed your sins and been baptized?
- This is a good opportunity to use our Good News Conversation Guide to lead your kids through a clear presentation of the Gospel and call for a response.
Memory Verse hide God's Word in their heart
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6