Sermon Reflections

Some questions and thoughts to follow up on the sermon from 1/9 - The Baptism of Our Lord.

What do you remember about the day you were baptized? If, like me, you don't remember it for yourself, what have you been told about that day? How did the people around you feel and what did they think? How have their understandings of baptism changed and grown since then?

Are there any concrete things you do each day to remind yourself or others that you/they are loved and called by God? Martin Luther suggested remembering your baptism each day when you wash your face. Maybe you could trace the cross on your forehead - or your family members' foreheads - each morning as the day begins and each night as you head to bed.

What does it mean to you that you have been claimed by God?

Feel free to respond in the comments!