CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION 8

First Quarter – Module 2

The Baptism of Jesus – the Beginning of His Journey –
Jesus was anointed to accomplish the Father’s work (blessed by th e Father)

September 6-10, 2021

Learning Objectives:
1. Compare the pictures of their baptism with that of the events in the Baptism of
Jesus
2. Make a signage that will help in strengthening the values of obedience and
faithfulness which guide the “journey” of being a Christian.
3. Offer a song of praise to the Lord emphasizing him as the way, the truth and the life.

Duration: 3 days
Value Focus: Stewardship
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Who is John the Baptist? What does the baptism of What is the implication of the
What is the relation of John John means? baptism of Jesus?
the Baptist to Christ? What happened after the What is the message of the
What did John felt when Baptism Christ? spirit resting on Jesus?
Jesus came to Him to be How the baptism of Christ
baptized? carried out his mission as a
What is the difference of our messiah?
baptism to Jesus’ baptism? Activity:
Make a signage that Activity: Assessment
Activity: will help in strengthening A. Offer a song of praise to the
Compare the pictures of their the values of obedience Lord emphasizing him as the
baptism with that of the and faithfulness which way, the truth and the life.
events in the Baptism of guide the “journey” of B. Essay writing about The
Jesus. being a Christian. Modern-Day Messiah
SIMPLIFIED BUDGET OF LESSON
INTRODUCTION
Baptism is a picture of our new life, soaked in the image of Jesus, transformed in
obedience to God. It is a picture of our death to sin, just as Jesus died for our sins. It is a
picture of a burial of our old way of life, just as Jesus was buried. It is a picture of a rebirth
to a new life in Christ, just as Jesus was resurrected and lives today. Baptism signifies
cleansing of our sins but Jesus undergone baptism, so does it mean he is a sinner? Why
Jesus needs to be baptized? In this lesson will lead us to understand the event of Baptism
of Jesus.
Christian Message:
Doctrine– Jesus began his public ministry by being baptized by John the Baptist.
Matthew’s account relates the occurrence of three phenomena: the heavens were opened,
the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and a voice from heaven proclaiming: “This is
my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” (Mt. 3:13-17)
The baptism of Jesus revealed both who he was and what his mission was. It showed
that Jesus was called to accomplish his Father’s saving work through the power of the
Spirit with which he was anointed.

Moral – Baptism is not just a simple event that makes an individual person Christian
after the celebration of the baptismal rite. It is rather the beginning of the lifelong
journey of a continuous struggle to profess and safeguard one’s faith in the Triune God
and to be faithful to our baptismal vows and promises. Jesus’s submission to John’s
baptism signifies His humanity. He submits to the rite of baptism in obedience to His
Father’s will out of love. As baptized Christians, we are challenged to show obedience as
Jesus manifested in His baptism.

Worship –Renewal of baptismal vows

 Copy this link and kindly watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMHOLPWeTM

1. What was video all about?

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2. How was John related to Jesus?
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3. What is the role of John in the ministry of Jesus?
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Get your Bible and open to

the Gospel of Matthew
3:13-17

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS

 Verse 13... 
In this verse emphasized the connection of Jesus’ relationship with John the Baptist.
And showed the main role of John the Baptist as a prophet is to prepare the way for Jesus.
 Verse 14…
This verse, John acknowledged to the dignity and superiority of Jesus over him. That’s
why John refused to baptize Jesus and protested that he must be the one to be baptized by
Jesus.
John was reluctant to do so for the following reasons:
 baptism is for the forgiveness of sin, yet Jesus is God’s son and therefore
sinless
 Jesus is the greater person John has been telling people about, so John does
not feel worthy to baptize him
 Verse 15…
This implied that was not what John desired but what God willed and demanded.
There was something bigger than the question of greatness and superiority.
 When the baptism was done, three phenomena happened:
1. Verse 16…”The heavens were opened”,
2. Verse 16… “The Spirit of God descending like a dove and rested upon Jesus.”
3. Verse 17… And a voice from heaven proclaiming:
“This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.”
 This confirms Jesus’ identity as the Son of God.
 This shows that Jesus is the sanctified MESSAIH-King and
the chosen Suffering Servant.

The Baptism of John is called the

Baptism of Repentance:
- Immersion and rising out of the water
as a symbolic of repentance and
conversion to new life.
The baptism of Jesus
 Revealed both who he was and what his mission was.
 To accomplish his Father’s saving work through the power of the Spirit with which
he was anointed.
 That here is God ready to be identified with sinful humanity.
 He was baptized not because he was a sinner but because he was the messiah
who is in full unity with sinful people.
 He is the suffering Saviour.
 The Church teaches that baptism not only lets us participate in Jesus’ victory over
sin and death, but calls us to our own personal holiness and apostolate (sharing
our faith). God also affirms that we are his very much loved sons and daughters.
 Beginning of his journey to the cross, at the same time our baptism is the
beginning or our journey as Children of God.


A. Paste a picture of your baptism and Christ baptism and try to compare their differences. How
your baptism is different from Jesus’? Do this in the answer sheet.

B. In the baptism of Jesus, it clearly manifests that he is obedient to the will of the God the
father. Make a signage or slogan that will help in strengthening the values of obedience and
faithfulness which guide the “journey” of being a Christian. Explain your slogan in not less 3
sentences. Do this in the answer sheet.

Rubrics:
A. COMPOSE A JINGLE/SONG OF PRAISE OFFERING TO THE
Content/Lyrics 10
LORD EMPHASIZING HIM AS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE
Duration 5
LIFE. IN WHICH YOU ARE GOING TO PERFORM AND RECORD
A VIDEO (YOU CAN INVITE YOUR FAMILY/FRIENDS OR Melody 5
RELATIVES AT LEAST 3 PERSONS) YOU CAN PERFORM WITH Presentation 5
OR WITHOUT ACCOMPANIMENT OF INSTRUMENTS.

B. Why do you think does this world need more “suffering messiahs” like Jesus? Who do you think
is a modern-day “Suffering Messiah” for you? In not less than 15-20 sentences explain why do
you say he or she is a suffering-messiah? Include a picture of your chosen modern-day
“suffering-messiah”. Your composition must contain the Introduction, Body and conclusion.
Do this in the answer sheet.

 FOCUS CONTENT ORGANIZATION The order TYLE CONVENTIONS

The single controlling point The presence of ideas developed developed and sustained within and The choice, use and arrangement of Grammar, mechanics,
made with an awareness of through facts, examples, anecdotes, across paragraphs using words and sentence structures that spelling, usage and
task about a specific topic. details, opinions, statistics, reasons, transitional devices and including create tone and voice. sentence formation.
and/or explanations. introduction and conclusion. 

4 Sharp, distinct controlling Substantial, specific, and/or Sophisticated arrangement of Precise, illustrative use of a variety of Evident control of
point made about a single illustrative content demonstrating content with evident and/or subtle words and sentence structures to grammar, mechanics,
topic with evident strong development and sophisticated transitions. create consistent writer's voice and spelling, usage and
awareness of task. ideas. tone appropriate to audience. sentence formation.

3 Apparent point made about Sufficiently developed content with Functional arrangement content Generic use of a variety of words and Sufficient control of
a single topic with sufficient adequate of content that sustains a with adequate of content that sentence structures that may or may grammar, mechanics,
awareness of task.  elaboration or explanation. sustains a elaboration or not create writer's voice and tone spelling, usage and
explanation. appropriate to audience. sentence formation.

2 No apparent point but
evidence of a specific topic.
Limited content with
inadequate elaboration or
explanation.
Limited content with inadequate Confused or inconsistent Limited word choice and control of Limited control of
elaboration or explanation. arrangement of content with or sentence structures that inhibit voice grammar, mechanics,
without attempts at transition. and tone. spelling, usage and
sentence formation.

1 Minimal evidence of a topic. Superficial and/or minimal content. Minimal control of content Minimal variety in word choice and Minimal control of
arrangement. minimal control of sentence grammar, mechanics,
structures. spelling, usage and
sentence formation.
 In the baptism of Jesus, he is the blessed Messiah-King who must suffer. He saves
the people by suffering with us and for us. “He was baptized to be one with the sinners and
to stand alongside and to transform them from within.” In this lesson we are encouraged to
reflect on Jesus baptism to repent and to be converted to throw away our evil deeds
because Jesus sacrificed himself for the sake of us people.

REFERENCES
Youtube. (2014, December 12). Retrieved August 20, 2020, from Crossroads Kids' Club:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NMHOLPWeTM
BBC. (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2020, from BBC:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zvxtgwx/revision/7
Ramos-Concepcion, M. M. (2015). Encountring Christ: New Testament. In M. M. Ramos-
Concepcion, Encountring Christ: New Testament (pp. 84-91). Quezon City: FnB
Educational, Inc.

Disclaimer: The school and the teachers do not claim any rights or ownership of the information
found in the learning packet or module. It is a compilation from different resources which is listed
in the reference section. This is solely for educational purposes only.
 CHRISTIAN LIVING EDUCATION 8
First Quarter – Module 2
The Baptism of Jesus – the Beginning of His Journey –
Jesus was anointed to accomplish the Father’s work (blessed by th e Father)

NAME: ______________________________________________ GRADE AND SECTION: ____________________

TEACHER: ___________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Answer Sheet

A. Paste a picture of your baptism and Christ baptism and try to compare their differences. How
your baptism is different from Jesus’? Use the table below.

Our Baptism Differences Jesus’ Baptism

B. In the baptism of Jesus, it clearly manifests that he is obedient to the will of the God the father.
Make a signage or slogan that will help in strengthening the values of obedience and faithfulness
which guide the “journey” of being a Christian. Explain your slogan in not less 3 sentences.
Rubrics:
Message 4
Creativity 3
Organization 3

A. COMPOSE A JINGLE/SONG OF PRAISE OFFERING TO THE

LORD EMPHASIZING HIM AS THE WAY THE TRUTH AND THE Rubrics:
LIFE. IN WHICH YOU ARE GOING TO PERFORM AND RECORD Content/Lyrics 10
A VIDEO (YOU CAN INVITE YOUR FAMILY/FRIENDS OR Duration 5
RELATIVES AT LEAST 3 PERSONS) YOU CAN PERFORM WITH Melody 5
OR WITHOUT ACCOMPANIMENT OF INSTRUMENTS. Presentation 5
B. Why do you think does this world need more “suffering messiahs” like Jesus? Who do you think
is a modern-day “Suffering Messiah” for you? In not less than 15-20 sentences explain why do
you say he or she is a suffering-messiah? Include a picture of your chosen modern-day
“suffering-messiah”. Your composition must contain the Introduction, Body and conclusion
“MY MODERN-DAY SUFFERING MESSIAH”

 FOCUS CONTENT ORGANIZATION The order TYLE CONVENTIONS

The single controlling point The presence of ideas developed developed and sustained within and The choice, use and arrangement of Grammar, mechanics,
made with an awareness of through facts, examples, anecdotes, across paragraphs using words and sentence structures that spelling, usage and
task about a specific topic. details, opinions, statistics, reasons, transitional devices and including create tone and voice. sentence formation.
and/or explanations. introduction and conclusion. 

4 Sharp, distinct controlling Substantial, specific, and/or Sophisticated arrangement of Precise, illustrative use of a variety of Evident control of
point made about a single illustrative content demonstrating content with evident and/or subtle words and sentence structures to grammar, mechanics,
topic with evident strong development and sophisticated transitions. create consistent writer's voice and spelling, usage and
awareness of task. ideas. tone appropriate to audience. sentence formation.

3 Apparent point made about Sufficiently developed content with Functional arrangement content Generic use of a variety of words and Sufficient control of
a single topic with sufficient adequate of content that sustains a with adequate of content that sentence structures that may or may grammar, mechanics,
awareness of task.  elaboration or explanation. sustains a elaboration or not create writer's voice and tone spelling, usage and
explanation. appropriate to audience. sentence formation.

2 No apparent point but
evidence of a specific topic.
Limited content with
inadequate elaboration or
explanation.
Limited content with inadequate Confused or inconsistent Limited word choice and control of Limited control of
elaboration or explanation. arrangement of content with or sentence structures that inhibit voice grammar, mechanics,
without attempts at transition. and tone. spelling, usage and
sentence formation.

1 Minimal evidence of a topic. Superficial and/or minimal content. Minimal control of content Minimal variety in word choice and Minimal control of
arrangement. minimal control of sentence grammar, mechanics,
structures. spelling, usage and
sentence formation.

Note: Submit only the Answer Sheet to your Subject Teacher