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Life, Ministry and Identity of Jesus

  1. Lesson One
    Nativity and Early Years (Matthew 1–2, Luke 1–2)
    18 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Baptism and the Desert (Matthew 3–4, Mark 1:1–13, Luke 3–4:13)
    18 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Ministry of Jesus (Mark 1:21–2:12, Luke 4:14–6:49)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    The Miracles of Jesus (Mark 5–6, John 2, 20)
    14 Activities
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    3 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    The Identity of Jesus
    18 Activities
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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How do you think the baptism of John compares with baptism in the Church through the centuries? The same meaning? The same form? We’re about to find out just how significant the desert was for messianic expectations and how important the Jordan River was as well. You may be surprised to discover that religious Jews in the 1st century were immersing themselves regularly—and some groups immersed themselves in ritual baths several times a day. 

Let’s find out more about John’s baptism, Jesus’s baptism and what Christian baptism means today.