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