Sunday, 17 August 2014

Lesson 8 (Aug 16-22), The Church

Why didn't Israelites in the Old Testament asemble for church on Sabbath?

The Foundation of the Church

  1. Why are some scholars reluctant to accept Peter as the rock on which the church is built? Can humans not participate in the foundation of the church?
  2. Why do some scholars promote the idea that Peter wasnthe roxk on which the church is built?
  3. If leaders are corrupt does it mean the church is false?


Christ's Prayer for Unity

  1. Since there are wheat and tares in the church can unity be achieved?
  2. What threatened unity among the apostles? Or was Jesus concerned about the last days?
  3. Has Jesus prayer for unity among His followers been answered or not?


Christ's Provision for Unity

  1. Is the "I in you, and you in me" relationship limited to God-humans or can human-human experience it too?
  2. What is the relationship of selfishness and pride? Which comes first?
  3. What is the relationship of mind and heart? What do we mean by "heart?" Since the physical heart feels nothing?


A Great Obstacle for Unity

  1. Why do humans enjoy gossiping?
  2. Why might it be wrong to share gossip if it is true?
  3. Is there any good reason to talk about others' misdeeds?
  4. Why is it not gossip if what we are sharing is good news, or neutral information?


The Restoration of Unity

  1. How does an animal sacrifice restore relationships? Do pagan religions teach the same thing about the function of animal sacrifices?
  2. If another person has a grudge against me and does not relent, how much do I need to do before God accepts my tithes and offerings?