Water Grave
For hundreds of years, one of man’s greatest fears was being buried alive. That has long since been replaced by the fear of terrorism and clowns. But dozens of true as well as legendary stories have contributed to the fear.
Today, as followers of Jesus, we look at Baptism. In a very real spiritual sense, water baptism is like being buried alive.
Jesus said, “‘If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.’” – Matthew 16:24 – 25
Join the conversation today as we explore the second in our series of church ordinances (or sacraments).
- What is your greatest phobia?
- Have you ever been baptized? Tell us about it.
- Have you ever been given a second chance? Describe.