Lesson 1 (Dec 28 - Jan 3) Disciples and Scripture

Jesus and the Bible

1. Did Jesus have to memorize Scripture or would His divinity have known it all?
2. Did Jesus need Scripture or did He just use it to help others?
3. How well does the devil know the Bible?

The Authority of Scripture

1. What is Scripture authoritative for?
2. Why can sometimes both sides of a dispute on faith or practice quote scripture for support?
3. What makes some people resist the authority of Scripture?

Public Proclamation

1. In what ways does the recitation of whole chapters of the Bible in public edify the congregation, and/or the reciter?
2. What makes use of the Bible legalistic? 

Personal Ministry

1. What evidence do we have that Jesus knowledge of the Bible was thorough?
2. Is the Bible self-explanatory, or do readers need help?

The Next Generation

1. Why do scholars question the accuracy, authenticity, and authority of the Bible when Jesus Himself did not?
2. How can we relate to alleged errors in the Bible?
3. Why did the Holy Spirit allow so many versions of the Bible?