Matthew 3 · Grade 1
In the River Jordan
Name Date
Trace the Words
Trace the words and the verse.
REPENT
BAPTIZE
SPIRIT
BELOVED
Match the Pictures
Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.
John preached in the wilderness.
People were baptized in the river.
Jesus came to be baptized.
The Spirit came like a dove.
God spoke from heaven.
Put the Story in Order
Write the number 1 to 5 in each circle to show the right order.
God spoke from heaven.
The Spirit came like a dove.
Jesus came to be baptized.
John preached in the wilderness.
People were baptized in the river.
Draw your favorite part of the story: Jesus Is Baptized.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you follow Jesus?
- God said, I love My Son. How does it feel to know God loves you?
- What would you like to say to God about this story?
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