No. 
Matthew 4:1-11 
Renouncing the forces of sin, death & the devil at Baptism begins a lifetime of saying “No!” 

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Death & Resurrection  
Daily dying and rising 

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...#2 Jesus’ temptation follows immediately after his baptism (3:1-17) & before he begins his ministry (4:12-17) & calls his first disciples (4:18-22). What insight does this give? See Genesis 32:1-32; Exodus 2:11--3:12; 1 Kings 19:1-9; Acts 9:1-30; Galatians 1:13-24 (esp. vv17-18); review the Small Catechism: Creed, 3rd Art., available bookofconcord.org 

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Makes Us Sons and Daughters 
Matthew 17:1-9  
God is well-pleased as we are transfigured into the image of Jesus  

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What's Up with Baptism?
What? So what? Now what? Do What?

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...#4 Romans 8:14-17 call us children & heirs with Christ (cf. Galatians 3:26, 4:7; Philippians 2:15; 1 John 3:1; Revelation 21:7). Re-read out loud v5 inserting your own name (“This is Name my son/daughter with him/her I am well-pleased.” How does it feel that God names & claims you as his very own & a prince or princess in his coming Kingdom? How does that make you want to act in everyday life (cf. 1 Timothy 3:14-16)?

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Reconciles Us
1 Corinthians 3:1-9  
Some rebalancing is needed in our one-sided lives  

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What's Up with Baptism?
What? So what? Now what? Do What?

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...#2 Hebrews 5:12-13 & 1 Peter 2:2 also speak of “spiritual milk.” What do they add to vv1-3? What is the milk according to St. Paul in 1:5-7, 13, 18? What is the solid food? See 1 Corinthians 2:2, 6, 4:16, 11:1; Ephesians 5:1; Philippians 3:17;1 Thessalonians 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9; Hebrews 6:1-12, 13:7; 3 John 1:11; don’t forget to check surrounding verse for additional context. See also John 14:15-21

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Reveals Truth
Matthew 5:13-20  
You said you’d strive for justice & peace in all the earth, so saddle up  

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What's Up with Baptism?
What? So what? Now what? Do What?

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...#2 V16 is recited over the newly baptized as they are handed a candle. What do Romans 4:1-5; Ephesians 2:8-10 & James 2:13-26, 3:13 add? See Formula of Concord, Solid Declaration IV: 7-12, 22-24; FCSD available bookofconcord.org 

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