In January, people are often focused on new beginnings. This month we will make or hear commitments like, “In 2012 I will…” – Lose 30 lbs. (John Doe) – Run a half-marathon. (Jane Doe) – Make it to the playoffs. (Every Cleveland Brown) – Not choke in the playoffs. (LeBron James)
Many are hoping to turn over a new leaf in their spiritual journeys too, asking, “What does God want for me in 2012? What is His vision for my future?”
“Immersed” is a series about the key teachings and metaphors that Jesus, Saint Peter, and Saint Paul used in the First Century to describe Christian faith and baptism. Water baptism is a picture of a new shot at life – a second chance at the many or few things we have been gettin’ wrong. These teachings are filled with images of new beginnings, clean consciences, and total immersion into the amazing grace of a kind God.