Baptism is more than a tradition; it represents a powerful act of obedience and a public declaration of faith for believers. In exploring its significance, we uncover how Jesus modeled, instructed, and illustrated the heart of baptism as a picture of the Gospel, encouraging the church community in their faith journey. 
• The question of why we practice baptism 
• Jesus modeled baptism for us 
• The Great Commission teaches us to baptize 
• Baptism symbolizes death and resurrection 
• Every baptism encourages the church body 
• The collective responsibility to support new believers 
• Understanding the sacredness of baptism in our faith community