Bible Study - May 8th
May 8th - 2005
"You Are Witnesses"
Luke 24:44-53 (New International Version)
44He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."
45Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
The Ascension 50When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
Notes: What does it mean to be a witness? Do we witness with our words only or with our actions?
How has witnessing become "overdone" in the Christian faith? What does it mean in 1st Peter when he writes that "Christians should be prepared to defend their faith (the hope that is in you) with gentleness and reverence."
Why is there such consternation and conflict within and among Christians so that they are at odds with one another and proclaim the faith in such an aggressive and confrontational way that it turns off people?
How do we live with others in our work and family ... who are not religious? What is our responsbility toward them in terms of witnessing to our faith?
How is talking to another person about matters of religious faith a form of witnessing?
What exactly are we witnesses of? What has God done in our life? How can we share this with others in an acceptable way?
How has the life and example and witness of other people influenced our faith experience?
Lot's of questions about a subject that is controversial and yet vital to what it means to be a Christian in a complicated world.
"You Are Witnesses"
Luke 24:44-53 (New International Version)
44He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms."
45Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
The Ascension 50When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
Notes: What does it mean to be a witness? Do we witness with our words only or with our actions?
How has witnessing become "overdone" in the Christian faith? What does it mean in 1st Peter when he writes that "Christians should be prepared to defend their faith (the hope that is in you) with gentleness and reverence."
Why is there such consternation and conflict within and among Christians so that they are at odds with one another and proclaim the faith in such an aggressive and confrontational way that it turns off people?
How do we live with others in our work and family ... who are not religious? What is our responsbility toward them in terms of witnessing to our faith?
How is talking to another person about matters of religious faith a form of witnessing?
What exactly are we witnesses of? What has God done in our life? How can we share this with others in an acceptable way?
How has the life and example and witness of other people influenced our faith experience?
Lot's of questions about a subject that is controversial and yet vital to what it means to be a Christian in a complicated world.
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