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***Our apologies for the delay in posting this past Sunday's sermon: here it is!***

An extended Sunday Sermon edition of Wilderness Wanderings!\xa0 The texts come from Matthew 3:13-17, from the New International Version of the Bible.\xa0 Dive In discussion questions are below for further reflection!\xa0 To see this sermon in the context of the worship service it comes from, find it here on YouTube.\xa0 Or, head to our website to connect with the worshiping community of Immanuel CRC: immanuelministries.ca

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DIVE IN QUESTIONS

1. What stands out to you from hearing these verses?\xa0 Is God offering an invitation or a challenge to you through those words?\xa0 Take time to pray about it.

2. What might have been some of John\u2019s problems with baptizing Jesus (why didn\u2019t he want to do it)?

3. In what ways did Jesus humble himself to identify with us?\xa0 How deep did it go?\xa0 What were the limits to Jesus\u2019 identification with us?

4. What were the three gifts that Jesus received as he went up out of the waters?

5. What hangs ups might we have with hearing and receiving these words and gifts of Jesus\u2019 baptism as our own?

6. How will you live in light of your baptismal identity in Jesus this week, knowing that you are a child of God who has a place of home and belonging with him?\xa0 How might it change your interactions with yourself, your day, and with others?

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