Why did so many people misunderstand Jesus' first advent? Why was he rejected by many of the religious leaders of His time? Are we today in any danger of making the same mistake that they made? What can we learn from Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem? What do Jesus' actions, when He overturned the money changers and through certain people out, teach us about Jesus? This week we explore Jesus and His entry into Jerusalem before going to the cross. We tackle these subjects from the perspective of Luke.
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What is the Kingdom of God? What are it's characteristics? What did Jesus teach about this kingdom. What is required for entry? What are the two phases of this kingdom and when does each begin? Is it possible to experience the kingdom of God today? What great hope are we still looking forward to? We tackle these questions in this week's lesson as we explore the kingdom of grace and the kingdom of glory.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to be the greatest disciple? Who were the Pharisees and why did Jesus often clash with them? In what ways are people like the pharisees today? Is being conservative always a bad thing? How can we avoid the hypocrisy of the Pharisees? This week we delve into these subjects as we discover what it means to live the Christian life. We will discuss what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our daily practice.
What was it about Jesus that made Him such a great teacher? What were Jesus' teaching techniques? What gave Him the authority with which He spoke? How did Jesus demonstrate His authority? Whom did Jesus reach out to? What can we learn from the parables about Jesus as a master teacher? This week we explore these questions from Luke's perspective and Jesus' blessings and woes from the Sermon on the mount.
What was the mission of Jesus? How is that mission expressed in His parables? What do we learn in the parables about how God views the lost? How do these stories demonstrate the character and love of God? This week as we study the book of Luke, we explore some of the parables as we look at Luke's understanding of Jesus' mission. We will look at the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, prodigal son, rich man and Lazarus, and the servants entrusted with talents.
What was the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus' ministry on earth? How did the Holy Spirit work with individuals to reveal what Jesus came to do on earth? What role did prayer play in the life of Jesus? How and by what method did Jesus teach his disciples to pray? Jesus lived His life in daily connection with God. Through communion with the Holy Spirit and consistent prayer, we can too. This week we explore the book of Luke focusing on these aspects.
What is the Sabbath? Which day did God set apart as Holy in the weekly cycle established in Creation? What does Jesus being Lord of the Sabbath have to do with us today? What is the purpose of the Sabbath? Did Jesus' healing on the Sabbath show contempt and disregard for the Sabbath? Why was Jesus often accused of breaking the Sabbath? Did He really break it? What does this mean for Christians today? This week we study Luke's account of Jesus' relationship with the Sabbath.
What is the difference between an apostle and a disciple? What is the job of an apostle? Do apostles and disciples still exist today? What kinds of people did Jesus choose to be apostles and disciples? What does it take to become one of them? Did Jesus choose religious leaders or common people? Were the people Jesus chose always qualified by human standards? This week we explore discipleship from Luke's perspective and what implications discipleship has on Christians today.
Who is Jesus? How each of us answers this important question makes a big difference. Some view Jesus as a great teacher, prophet, or religious figure. But who is Jesus and what difference does He make in our lives? As we explore the gospel of look we find not only what the people of His time thought about Him, but also what the Father testified of Him. What are the different names for Jesus? What is meant by the terms "Son of Man" and "Son of God". How can we understand these terms in relation to the role, mission, and person of Jesus.
What was the significance of the Baptism of Jesus? Did Jesus need to be baptized? Is it necessary for people to be baptized? Did Jesus really experience humanity? How did Satan tempt Jesus in the wilderness? Was Jesus only tempted 3 times? How did He meet these temptations? What message does this hold for us today? As we explore these questions we discuss the implications for Christian believers today.
This quarter we begin our study on the book of Luke. What does this book have to say about the first advent of Jesus Christ? How does Luke approach this subject? What can we learn from the two miracle births of John the Baptist and Jesus? As the angel came to bring the news, how were the reactions of both sets of parents different? Who exactly was Luke and what makes him a credible source of information? Did Luke witness everything? If not, how do we know his account can be trusted? Why was the book of Luke written? This week we tackle many of these subjects.
What does Proverbs say about humility and pride? What wisdom is there in being humble? This particular set of proverbs was contributed by Agur, who scholars know very limited information about. What wisdom does Agur have for family relationships? How should children relate to their parents when they get old? In what ways do the words used in these Proverbs connect with God's discussion with Job? What statements are made about God as Creator?