I Want to Be Like Jesus: Understanding Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Mark 1:4-11 & 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Explore the profound significance of Baptism and the Lord's Supper in the Christian faith. Baptism, rooted in the actions and teachings of Jesus, symbolizes dying to our old selves and rising to new life in Christ. It is a public declaration of one's decision to follow Jesus and a step of obedience to His teachings. The Lord's Supper, also known as Communion, is a profound act of remembrance and proclamation. Instituted by Jesus during the Passover meal, the bread represents His body, and the wine symbolizes His blood, shed for the forgiveness of sins. These practices invite us to live out our faith in tangible ways, reflecting on our relationship with God and each other. Keywords: Baptism, Lord's Supper, Communion, Christian faith, Jesus, public declaration, new life in Christ, remembrance, proclamation, forgiveness of sins.