The Walk 👣 Step 5 💧 Walking in Ordinance (Baptism)
THE WALK 👣
Lesson 5 — Walk Obedient (Baptism & Communion)
Opening Question
Have you followed the Lord in baptism and do you regularly remember Him through communion?
• Yes, both
• Baptism only
• Communion only
• Neither
👉 Your answer reveals your obedience in your walk with the Lord
Opening Prayer 🙏
“Father, thank You for saving us and giving us clear ways to follow You.
Help us to understand the importance of baptism and communion.
Teach us to obey You, to identify with You, and to remember You daily.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.”
Lesson Scriptures 📖
📖 Matthew 28:19-20
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you…”
📖 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
“…this do in remembrance of me.”
I. What Are the Ordinances? 👣
The ordinances are commands given by Jesus for believers to follow.
They do not save you—
👉 They are acts of obedience after salvation
The two ordinances are:
👉 Baptism — Identification with Christ
👉 Communion — Remembrance of Christ
📖 John 14:15
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
II. Baptism — Identifying with Christ 💧
1. What Is Baptism?
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change.
👉 It shows that you have been saved
📖 Acts 2:41
“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized…”
2. What Does Baptism Picture?
Baptism represents:
👉 The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus
👉 Your new life in Christ
📖 Romans 6:4
“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death… even so we also should walk in newness of life.”
3. When Should You Be Baptized?
After salvation—not before
📖 Acts 8:36-37
“…If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest.”
4. Why Is Baptism Important?
👉 It is a step of obedience
👉 It is a public testimony
👉 It begins your outward walk
📖 Matthew 3:15
“…thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.”
III. Communion — Remembering Christ 🍞🍷
1. What Is Communion?
Communion is a time to remember what Jesus did for you.
📖 Luke 22:19
“This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
2. What Does Communion Represent?
👉 The bread — His body
👉 The cup — His blood
📖 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
“…this do in remembrance of me.”
3. Why Do We Take Communion?
👉 To remember His sacrifice
👉 To reflect on our relationship
👉 To stay spiritually focused
📖 1 Corinthians 11:26
“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.”
4. Examine Your Heart
Communion is a time of reflection
📖 1 Corinthians 11:28
“But let a man examine himself…”
IV. The 6 Keys to Walking in Obedience 🔑
1. Priority — Obey the Lord First
📖 Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God…”
2. Persistent — Continue in Obedience
📖 John 8:31
“If ye continue in my word…”
3. Purpose — Obey Out of Love
📖 John 14:15
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
4. Plan — Remove Disobedience
📖 James 4:17
“…to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
5. Place — Stay Connected to the Church
📖 Acts 2:42
“…in breaking of bread…”
6. Process — Take Action
📖 James 1:22
“But be ye doers of the word…”
V. The Invitation — Will You Obey the Lord? ❓
👉 You are saved
👉 You are growing
Now the question is:
Will you obey Him?
VI. A Simple Prayer 🙏
“Father, thank You for saving me.
Help me to follow You in baptism and to remember You through communion.
Teach me to walk in obedience and honor You in my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
VII. Your Walk Is Strengthened 👣
When you obey:
👉 Your faith becomes visible
👉 Your relationship deepens
👉 Your walk becomes stronger