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Luke 3 – The Baptism of Jesus

By jeff on August 2, 2017 in Comics

Luke 3 – 3:21-22 (NLT)

The Baptism of Jesus

Luke 3: One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened,and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.”

Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water’s very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, “This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!”

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a “bad girl!”

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Abby: I played in an inflatable pool today. It was so fun!

Jerry: Awesome! You know, water's very important in the Bible. The woman at the well. The flood. And when Jesus was baptized in the River Jordan, the heavens opened and the Holy Spirit came to earth like a dove. Then God said, "This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy!"

Abby: My experience was a little different.

Abby: I jumped out of the water and rolled in dirt as my master called me a "bad girl!"

Big Church

By jeff on September 12, 2016 in Comics

Some churches are big and others are small. It doesn’t matter which you go to as long as you’re having fellowship in God. Find the church that fits you best.

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Nim: I visited my uncle's church this weekend.

Nim: It's the biggest church I've ever seen.

Con: How big is it?

Nim: It's so big that the baptistry includes a waterslide and four-star hotel.

Baptism Sound Effects

By jeff on September 7, 2016 in Comics

Baptism is a gift from God and is a part of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If you’re not baptized, talk to your pastor today.

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Amos: Nim, how did you enjoy the baptism in church today?

Nim: Oh, it was all right, but if you ask me, it needed bigger production value. Lots of flash! Maybe do something cool with the lighting.

Amos: Ummm...
Nim: I've got it! Sound effects!!!

Amos: I don't think...
Nim: I BAPTISE YOU! ZING!!! POW!!!

Baptism

By jeff on June 6, 2016 in Comics

When you church has important moments – like Baptisms – make sure you’re involved in the importance of the event. Don’t just phone it in!

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Amos: My church had six baptisms this past Sunday.

Con: That's awesome! You know, every time my church goes through one of our rituals, I can actually feel my relationship with God grow. It strengthens my faith and helps me to become an active part of the "Body of Christ."

Con: How did the baptisms make you feel, Amos?

Amos: Hungry! We were 30 minutes late getting out of church!

Mark 1:9-12 – Jesus and John The Baptist

By jeff on April 6, 2016 in Comics

One day Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee, and John baptized him in the Jordan River. As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens splitting apart and the Holy Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, “You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.” – Mark 1:9-12

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Abby: My church baptizes people in the local river.

Con: That's neat. It's just like John and Jesus.

Abby: Yeah, but a little different.
Con: How?

Abby: I don't think Jesus was baptized to the sounds of "Marco...Polo!"

Mark 1:8 – Christian Baptism

By jeff on February 23, 2016 in Comics

John The Baptist said in Mark 1:8 “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit!”

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Nim: Con says my new idea is a bad one.
Abby: What's the idea?

Nim: High-dive baptisms!
Abby: Oh, my!

Nim: The problem is that I don't know if he means "bad" as in "good." Like: That's one bad bike, dude! Or if he means "bad" as in "bad." Like: Bad news about your bike, dude!

Abby: Gosh. If only we could know which he meant.
Nim: You see my dilemma.

Matthew 28: High-Dive Baptisms

By jeff on February 22, 2016 in Comics

Jesus said about baptisms in Matthew 28, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

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Nim: I have a great idea! High-dive baptisms!
Con: What?!

Nim: The preacher pushes people in the water from the highest-dive at a swimming pool! They get to accept Jesus and conquer their fear simultaneously!
("You're saved!" "Aaaa!")

Con: What about churches that baptize babies?
Nim: Two words: water wings!

Con: This is a really bad idea.
Nim: Pish-posh! Hurry up and get me a patent attorney on the phone!