Why Child Dedication?
Baptism Sunday 5/9/21
Key passage: Psalm 127
Child dedication is not a baptism
we practice believer’s baptism. (See last week)
Child dedication is not a guarantee
not a guarantee of salvation
Why child dedication?
It reminds us of both the miracle and value of human life.
Genesis 2:7 - humanity was created by God Himself.
Genesis 1:26-28 - humanity was created in the image of God.
We’re recognizing and affirming that children are a gift from God
Psalm 127:3 - a special reward
Psalm 127:5 - a blessing
To acknowledge the challenge and responsibility of being a parent
Deuteronomy 4:9 - teach them and model for them.
Ephesians 6:4 - train and instruct
Deuteronomy 6:5 - a personal practice that you pass down.
Child dedication places children in the context of a larger family… God’s!
The church has a responsibility (you, all of us)
Philippians 2:3-4 - we are a family
Romans 12:10 - be devoted to one another in brotherly love.
It’s an opportunity for parents to surrender their child to God’s will and mission.
what is it that you want most for your daughter or son?
1 Samuel 1 - Hannah and Samuel