John 3:2-8
I love that baptism represents death and resurrection but also birth. We are "buried" in the water and raised up to a new life. We are born of water and fire or the spirit. We leave our old life behind and are reborn.
Jst Matt 3:38
First, we must be born into this mortal world. We leave our Heavenly patents and home to learn and grow through mortal experience. Our mortal birth is accomplished through water and blood. We are carried and cared for by a woman, our mother. She labors, suffers, and sheds her blood so that you can be born. This is a personal sacrifice that you cannot accomplish on your own.
Through the Atonement, Jesus Christ has made it possible to return to your Heavenly home. His sacrifice is a personal one. He carried your sins, sorrows, struggles, suffering so that He can better care for (succor) you. He shed His blood to accomplish this Atonement that you cannot accomplish on your own.
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