Jesus never asks us to do something He wasn’t willing to do. When we make the decision to be baptized, we lay aside our pride and walk in Jesus’ example. Jesus was baptized as a picture of His ultimate mission, to be His sacrifice for our sins. Gene challenges us to consider making a public declaration of our faith by committing to being baptized.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.