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Family Bible Time: Baptism and Union with Christ In about 15 minutes, read Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:26-29 and explore this big idea: Baptism is presented in connection with faith, participation in Christ, and new life.
Connect Read Understand Play Respond Step 1 of 5: Connect
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Connect Recall where Baptism and Union with Christ fits in the Bible story.
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The 15-minute flow 2 min Connect Recall where Baptism and Union with Christ fits in the Bible story.
5 min Read Read or retell Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:26-29 and notice two details.
3 min Understand Ask what the passage directly says and what meaning follows from it.
3 min Play Use the Baptism and Union with Christ Evidence Grid orally or on paper.
2 min Respond Choose one voluntary response and pray together.
Talk about it What happened or what was taught? What does this show us about God, Jesus, or faithful life? What is one response we can practise? This week Action: Choose one concrete response connected to this lesson and practise it this week.
Prayer: Thank God for what is clear in the passage; ask for wisdom to respond faithfully without claiming more than the text supports.
Note for parents: Questions are welcome. Do not force disclosure, certainty, public prayer, baptism, or another public religious decision.