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John the Baptist
JON
Jesus' cousin who prepared the way and baptized in the river.
Matthew 3:11
“I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.”
What kids can learn
Pointing to Jesus is more important than being noticed.
He said he was not worthy to untie Jesus' sandals.
Say it
Practice Matthew 3:11
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Ibaptizeyouinwaterforrepentance,buthewhoaftermeismightierthanI,whoseshoesIamnotworthytocarry.HewillbaptizeyouintheSpirit.