Why Make a Dedication and Get Baptized?

 D I G  D E E P E R 

Examine why it is important for you to make a dedication to Jehovah and get Baptized.

3. We all must choose whom we will serve

In ancient Israel, some people thought that they could worship both Jehovah and the false god Baal. But Jehovah sent his prophet Elijah to correct this wrong idea.  Read 1 Kings 18:21, and then discuss this question. 

* What choice did the Israelites have to make?

Unlike the Israelites, we too much choose whom we will serve.  Read Luke 16:13, and then discuss these questions:

* Why can we not worship both Jehovah and someone or something else?

* How do we show Jehovah that we choose to worship him?

4. Meditate on Jehovah's love for you

What are some ways in which Jehovah has shown love to you?  Read Psalm 104:14, 15  and 1 John 4:9, 10 , and then discuss these questions:

* What gifts from Jehovah are you especially grateful for?

* How do those gifts make you feel about him?

When we receive a gift that we really like, we want to show appreciation to the one who gave it to us. Read Deuteronomy 16:17,  and then discuss this question: 

* When you consider everything that Jehovah has done for you, what are you moved to give to him?

Next time: Why Make a Dedication and Get Baptized? - Conclusion

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