The Meaning of His Death. What would it mean to go through life with the conviction that you have been called of God to die a violent death on the cross? Study and Discussion Questions...
The Last Five Kings of Judah
October 10, 2015
The Tenderness of His Love. Why should it seem important to note the “tenderness” of Jesus’ love? Study and Discussion Questions A need to be reminded of God’s compassion? Mark 8:1-3 calls attention to Jesus’...
The Intensity of His Walk. Does Jesus expect us to follow his example in every respect? Study and Discussion Questions In 1 John 2:6, the apostle tells us that we must walk as Jesus’ did....
Puzzle of His Conduct. Why was Jesus such a party person? Study and Discussion Questions The ascetic and the hedonist. John the Baptist was never accused of being a party person; Jesus was. Can either...
The challenge of his Sayings. Why are some of Jesus’ sayings so “hard”? Are they hard to accept? Hard to understand? Hard to follow? Hard to believe? Study and Discussion Questions What is it about...
The Wonder of His Works. Did the people believe on Jesus because of his miracles? Is that still true today when he is not among us? Study and Discussion Questions Matthew 4:23-25 suggests that one...
The Wisdom of His Teachings. Scripture says that the people were “astounded” at Jesus’ teaching, because he didn’t teach like their scribes but as one having authority. What made Jesus’ teaching so different? Study and...
The Reality of His Humanity. Was Jesus really a human being like you and me? Study and Discussion Questions: After claiming that Jesus is divine, how can we possibly also make the claim that he...
The Mystery of His Deity. Why is it important to believe that Jesus was and is divine, that he has always been there and always will be? Study and Discussion Questions: In John 1, the...
Who Was Jesus? Why did everyone get it wrong about Jesus? Everyone: the disciples, the people, the religious leaders. No one was able to sense what kind of Messiah he had come to be. Maybe...
Key Texts: Matthew 28:31-46; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:36-53; John 3:14-19 Key Ideas: The lesson this week focuses on the links between the mission Jesus gave his disciples (The Great Commission) and the Gospel. 1. It...
Key Texts: Matthew 14:22-33; Matthew 16:1-12; Mark 4:36-41; Mark 6:51, 52; Luke 8:25; Luke 24:37 Key Ideas: We encounter a number of stories that are well-known. First, there is the story of the disciples at...
Key Texts: Matthew 26:56; Luke 9:51-56; John 6:1-15; John 12:1-6; John 18:1-11; John 21:15-19 Key Ideas: This week, we will look at the human side of the disciples. Time and again, their humanness burst out. ...
Key Verses: Matthew 8:14, 15; Matthew 10:34-37; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 5:17-26 Key Ideas: Discipleship is something that is active, not passive. 1. The first story in this lesson is the one of Jesus healing Simon...
