Baptism

The baptism of Jesus is very important to learn about and this song, p. 100, does a perfect job.  Once they know this song (all verses), they will never forget it and it will be great blessing to the children throughout their lives.

Begin by telling the children about John the Baptist, his birth and purpose.  Although he baptized many people, his main purpose was to baptize Jesus.

• obtain several pictures of Christ being baptized
• pictures of other people being baptized - anciently and modern day
• write on the board or prepare a word strips of the words "HOW?" and "WHY?"

1. Sing the first verse.  Show pictures of Christ. Point out that He was baptized in the Jordan River.
1. How was He baptized?  Immersion
2. Who baptized Him?  John the Baptist
3. What authority did he have?  John was given priesthood authority to baptize.
2. Sing the second verse.
1. What did John the Baptist ask Jesus?  (Why He needed to be baptized - He was already perfect?)
2. Why was He baptized?  Answer is in the 2nd verse
3. Sing the third verse.  Show pictures of others being baptized.
1. Why must we be baptized?  Answer in 3rd verse

You may need two weeks to teach this song but remember that repetition is the best way to learn.