Luke 24:36-49 - Jesus Appears to the Disciples
1. When have you ever been really surprised?
2. How did Jesus approach the disciples? (24:36)
3. How did Jesus try to calm and reassure the disciples? (24:38-39)
4. How did the disciples react to the evidence and convincing words of Jesus? (24:41)
5. What emotions did the disciples display? (24:41)
6. When did the disciples finally understand the Scriptures? (24:44-45)
7. What did Jesus explain would be the result of His resurrection? (24:47)
8. What instructions did Jesus give to His disciples? (24:48)
9. What was the "power from on high" to which Jesus referred? (24:48)
10. Why did Jesus consider it important to teach the disciples from the Old Testament?
11. What does this passage teach us about God's role in our understanding of the gospel?
12. What causes us to disbelieve the Scriptures?
13. What proof did you need to be convinced of the truth of the gospel?
14. What responsibility do we have to share our faith with others?
15. How can you become a more regular student of the Scriptures?
16. What could you do this week to settle the doubts about salvation that your non-Christian friends have?
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Luke 24:1-12 - The Resurrection
Luke 24:1-12 - The Resurrection
1. When was a time you told a true story that other people found hard to believe?
2. What did the women find once they arrived at the tomb? (24:2)
3. What happened while the women were wondering what had happened to Jesus' body? (24:4)
4. How did the women respond to the angels? (24:5)
5. What did the angels tell the women about Jesus? (24:5-7)
6. What did the women do after the men had told them that Jesus had risen from the dead as He had predicted? (24:9)
7. Why did the apostles not believe the women? (24:11)
8. How did Peter respond to the sight of the empty tomb? (24:12)
9. Why is Jesus' resurrection central to the Christian faith?
10. Why did the disciples express disbelief even though Jesus had told them clearly that He would rise from the dead?
11. What does this passage teach us about witnessing and evangelism?
12. How does this story encourage you to share your faith with others?
13. What should you do if others reject you or your testimony when you share your faith?
14. How can you reaffirm your faith in God's promises this week?
15. How can you prepare yourself for your next encounter with someone who criticizes you or does not accept your testimony?
1. When was a time you told a true story that other people found hard to believe?
2. What did the women find once they arrived at the tomb? (24:2)
3. What happened while the women were wondering what had happened to Jesus' body? (24:4)
4. How did the women respond to the angels? (24:5)
5. What did the angels tell the women about Jesus? (24:5-7)
6. What did the women do after the men had told them that Jesus had risen from the dead as He had predicted? (24:9)
7. Why did the apostles not believe the women? (24:11)
8. How did Peter respond to the sight of the empty tomb? (24:12)
9. Why is Jesus' resurrection central to the Christian faith?
10. Why did the disciples express disbelief even though Jesus had told them clearly that He would rise from the dead?
11. What does this passage teach us about witnessing and evangelism?
12. How does this story encourage you to share your faith with others?
13. What should you do if others reject you or your testimony when you share your faith?
14. How can you reaffirm your faith in God's promises this week?
15. How can you prepare yourself for your next encounter with someone who criticizes you or does not accept your testimony?
Monday, February 22, 2010
Studies and suggestions for Lent
Studies for Lent from the Melbourne Anglican Diocese (Australia)
1. 2010 Walking with Jesus through Lent (weekly group studies, Year C) http://www.melbourne.anglican.com.au/main.php?pg=download&id=23012
Weekly studies using Year C Sunday Gospel readings plus Daily Studies for Holy Week based on the OT readings, with an introduction by Archbishop Freier. With background notes from a wide range of Melbourne Anglicans, and guidelines for reflecting on Scripture.
Weekly studies using Year C Sunday Gospel readings plus Daily Studies for Holy Week based on the OT readings, with an introduction by Archbishop Freier. With background notes from a wide range of Melbourne Anglicans, and guidelines for reflecting on Scripture.
2. 2010 Walking with the Prophets through Lent (daily readings from the OT) http://www.melbourne.anglican.com.au/main.php?pg=download&id=23015
Daily readings using the daily OT readings for Lent. Invitations to reflect by Andrew McGowan, Peter Adam, Dorothy Lee, Barbara Deutschmann, David Williams, Andreas Löwe.
Daily readings using the daily OT readings for Lent. Invitations to reflect by Andrew McGowan, Peter Adam, Dorothy Lee, Barbara Deutschmann, David Williams, Andreas Löwe.
3. 2010 Leader’s Guide to Praying Scripture http://www.melbourne.anglican.com.au/main.php?pg=download&id=23017
Sections to help groups new to Scripture reflection using lectio divina, Ignatian meditation, the African method used at the Lambeth conference, the Scripture Union method.
Sections to help groups new to Scripture reflection using lectio divina, Ignatian meditation, the African method used at the Lambeth conference, the Scripture Union method.
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Lent for the Non-Liturgical -from Christianity Today Magazine
The Empty Tomb and a Meaningful Life - Lenten Study series (PDF)
from First Presbyterian Church San Diego.
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