Chapter 11 Will The Real Messiah Please Stand Up?
Chapter 11: Will The Real Messiah Please Stand Up?
3. The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament. How can it show that the prophecies about the coming Messiah could not have been written down during or after the life of Christ (See p. 143.) The Septuagint can show that prophecies about the coming Messiah could not have been written down during or after the life of Christ as it was translated 200 years prior to the birth of Christ.
4. Someone people claim Jesus deliberately attempted to fulfill the Jewish prophecies. Name several prophecies that were beyond the control of Christ to fulfill. (See p. 149.) Several prophecies that were beyond the control of Christ to fulfill were His linage, His birthplace, the manner …show more content…
of His birth, the manner of His death/crucifixion, His resurrection, and His ascension. Even though many events were beyond His control, each was fulfilled precisely, showing that Jesus Christ was indeed the promised Messiah.
5. The greatest prophecy of all for those who will accept it is of new life through the Messiah. What do the verse Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 mean? (See p. 150.) The verses Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 conveys that God will change people who accept Jesus Christ—making them new creates and giving them a new heart.
Chapter 12: Isn’t There Some Other Way?
1. How are the attributes of God different from the attributes you and I might adopt for ourselves? See (p. 1152.) The attributes of God reflect God’s very nature. His attributes give a source of who He is. As human beings crated in the image of God, we acquire attributes but they are not intrinsic part of our nature.
2. How would you describe what sin is? (See p. 152, also 1 Kings 8:46; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:10-18, 23; 6:23.) Sin is anything less than perfection. As defined in the original translation of the Bible sin means “missing the mark,” which is the standard of perfection established by God. It is a transgression against divine law—the law of God.
4. Jesus lived a sinless life and yet was executed on a Roman cross 2000 ago. God accepted Jesus’ death as payment or satisfaction for our sins (“the wages of sin is death”—Romans 6:23). Why is it that Buddha, Mohammad, Confucius or any other religious or ethical leader could not have “paid” for our sins? (See p. 157.) Buddha, Mohammad, Confucius or any other religious or ethical leader could not have “paid” for our sins as Jesus was the only sinless offering/sacrifice that was qualified to pay the penalty for our
sins.
Chapter 13: He Changed My Life
1. What distinguishes Christianity from all world religions? (See p. 116.) Christian differs from all world religious since Christianity is not a religion, code of ethics, system of good works but a personal relationship and fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Why do you think it is so difficult for people to receive or accept help from others? Do you find this principle true in your own life? Pride is the main reason people do know receiving or accept help from others I find this principle true in my own life. Because of pride, we tend to make rationalizations to denying help from others. Sometimes it is because we do not want to feel like a burden to someone else, sometimes we believe accepting help from others makes us seem weak, and sometimes we feel we must take responsibility and control in everything in order to appear independent. Yet, there is nothing wrong with seeking help. As Christians, we are called out to encourage and edify one another—helping others physical and spiritually. We must also ask God for help daily because we know we cannot live life off of our own strength. When He puts us in a situation, He wants us to ask Him for help—leaning on Him for strength and guiding us in the right path.
4. In Revelation 3:20 Jesus says, “Behold (look) I stand at the door and knock if anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in …” Even though Josh knew intellectually that Christianity was true, what kept him from inviting (accepting) Christ into His life? Can you relate to this? (See pp. 159-160). Even though Josh knew intellectually that Christianity was true, worldly pleasure and pride kept Josh from inviting (accepting) Christ into his life. When difficult circumstances and obstacles come into my life, I tend to stray and lose sight of God’s love. I get caught up trying to take responsibility in solving the situation on my own that I get distracted from God’s grace and goodness—sometimes neglecting my prayer or Bible reading time. Through each circumstance, God directs me back to Him and reminds me that I can find my sufficiency in Him. My relationship with Him should be my number one focus. If I take care of my relationship with God, I know He will take care of everything else in my life.
3. The Septuagint is the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament. How can it show that the prophecies about the coming Messiah could not have been written down during or after the life of Christ (See p. 143.) The Septuagint can show that prophecies about the coming Messiah could not have been written down during or after the life of Christ as it was translated 200 years prior to the birth of Christ.
4. Someone people claim Jesus deliberately attempted to fulfill the Jewish prophecies. Name several prophecies that were beyond the control of Christ to fulfill. (See p. 149.) Several prophecies that were beyond the control of Christ to fulfill were His linage, His birthplace, the manner …show more content…
of His birth, the manner of His death/crucifixion, His resurrection, and His ascension. Even though many events were beyond His control, each was fulfilled precisely, showing that Jesus Christ was indeed the promised Messiah.
5. The greatest prophecy of all for those who will accept it is of new life through the Messiah. What do the verse Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 mean? (See p. 150.) The verses Ezekiel 36:26 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 conveys that God will change people who accept Jesus Christ—making them new creates and giving them a new heart.
Chapter 12: Isn’t There Some Other Way?
1. How are the attributes of God different from the attributes you and I might adopt for ourselves? See (p. 1152.) The attributes of God reflect God’s very nature. His attributes give a source of who He is. As human beings crated in the image of God, we acquire attributes but they are not intrinsic part of our nature.
2. How would you describe what sin is? (See p. 152, also 1 Kings 8:46; Ecclesiastes 7:20; Romans 3:10-18, 23; 6:23.) Sin is anything less than perfection. As defined in the original translation of the Bible sin means “missing the mark,” which is the standard of perfection established by God. It is a transgression against divine law—the law of God.
4. Jesus lived a sinless life and yet was executed on a Roman cross 2000 ago. God accepted Jesus’ death as payment or satisfaction for our sins (“the wages of sin is death”—Romans 6:23). Why is it that Buddha, Mohammad, Confucius or any other religious or ethical leader could not have “paid” for our sins? (See p. 157.) Buddha, Mohammad, Confucius or any other religious or ethical leader could not have “paid” for our sins as Jesus was the only sinless offering/sacrifice that was qualified to pay the penalty for our
sins.
Chapter 13: He Changed My Life
1. What distinguishes Christianity from all world religions? (See p. 116.) Christian differs from all world religious since Christianity is not a religion, code of ethics, system of good works but a personal relationship and fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. Why do you think it is so difficult for people to receive or accept help from others? Do you find this principle true in your own life? Pride is the main reason people do know receiving or accept help from others I find this principle true in my own life. Because of pride, we tend to make rationalizations to denying help from others. Sometimes it is because we do not want to feel like a burden to someone else, sometimes we believe accepting help from others makes us seem weak, and sometimes we feel we must take responsibility and control in everything in order to appear independent. Yet, there is nothing wrong with seeking help. As Christians, we are called out to encourage and edify one another—helping others physical and spiritually. We must also ask God for help daily because we know we cannot live life off of our own strength. When He puts us in a situation, He wants us to ask Him for help—leaning on Him for strength and guiding us in the right path.
4. In Revelation 3:20 Jesus says, “Behold (look) I stand at the door and knock if anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come in …” Even though Josh knew intellectually that Christianity was true, what kept him from inviting (accepting) Christ into His life? Can you relate to this? (See pp. 159-160). Even though Josh knew intellectually that Christianity was true, worldly pleasure and pride kept Josh from inviting (accepting) Christ into his life. When difficult circumstances and obstacles come into my life, I tend to stray and lose sight of God’s love. I get caught up trying to take responsibility in solving the situation on my own that I get distracted from God’s grace and goodness—sometimes neglecting my prayer or Bible reading time. Through each circumstance, God directs me back to Him and reminds me that I can find my sufficiency in Him. My relationship with Him should be my number one focus. If I take care of my relationship with God, I know He will take care of everything else in my life.