BAPTIZING

Being immersed in water while crowds gather along the riverbank — Dying to your old self and rising to new life in Christ; transformation from the natural to the spiritual

Romans 6:4

Water washing over you as you emerge clean and renewed — Repentance and forgiveness of sins; turning away from the old way of life

Luke 3:3

Sinking beneath water then rising up, symbolizing burial and resurrection — Being buried with Christ in baptism and raised to walk in newness of life through God's glory

Romans 6:4

Dreaming of being buried with Christ through baptism and raised through your faith — Participation in Christ's death and resurrection through faith in God's power; spiritual union with Christ's transformative work

Colossians 2:12

Seeing yourself preaching baptism throughout the Jordan region — Called to proclaim the message of repentance and forgiveness; ministering spiritual transformation to others in your sphere of influence

Luke 3:3

Dreaming of living a new life after rising from baptismal waters through the Father's glory — Empowerment to walk in newness of life by the same divine glory that raised Christ; supernatural enablement for righteous living

Romans 6:4