Why Get Baptized? - The Baptism of Jesus and the Baptism of His Followers-How They Differ

 Jesus' Baptism:

He did not need to dedicate himself to Jehovah, for he was born into a nation dedicated to God. - EXODUS 19:4-8.

He did not need to repent of  sinful course or to request a clean conscience, for he was a perfect, sinless man. - HEBREWS 4:15; 1 PETER 2:22.

Baptism of Christ's Followers:

There is no race or nationality today that is dedicated to  Jehovah as was ancient Israel.  (Acts 10:34, 35) Jesus'  followers today dedicate themselves to Jehovah before baptism.

For imperfect humans, getting baptized involves repenting of  past sins and requesting a clean conscience. - ACTS 2:38; 1 PETER 3:21. 

You accept Jesus as Jehovah's only-begotten Son as the King whom God has appointed to rule over us. You see Jesus as a perfect, humble reflection of his Father. You have learned that he fed the hungry, comforted the discouraged, and even healed the sick.  (Matthew 14:14-21) You have seen how he leads the congregation today. (Matthew 23:10)  And you know that he will do far more in the future as King of God's Kingdom.  How can show that  you love him? By following his example.  (John 14:21) You can begin to do just that by dedicating yourself to Jehovah and getting baptized.

Next time: Why Get Baptized? - YOU LOVE JEHOVAH GOD

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