Bible Study Part 1: The Historical and Biblical Jesus

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1 Part 1: The Historical and iblical Jesus 1) Match the statement in with the verses in. Jesus Christ is... 1 Peter 1:21 The Son of God cts 1:11 Died for our sins Mark 1:1 Rose from the dead 1 Corinthians 15:3 Offers eternal life 1 John 5:11 Will return again 2) Look up the following verses. How do they establish the Deity of Christ, that Jesus is God? (Hebrews 1:8; Matthew 28:18; John 1:48; Philippians 2:10) 3) Using a ible dictionary, concordance, or a theology book, list as many verses as you can about the Trinity. 4) In Part 1 of the video, various apostles were mentioned who claimed that Jesus is God. The following verses were also in the presentation. Take a few moments to look up these references and note how they refer to Jesus as God. (Matthew 1:23; John 20:28; cts 17:29; Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9; Philippians 2:6-8) 5) ccording to Professor Peter Stoner the chances of Jesus accidentally fulfilling eight prophecies is 1 out of 10 to the 17th power. nd for Jesus to accidentally fulfill forty-eight prophecies is 1 out of 10 to the 157th power. How do Romans 11:33 and cts 2:22-24 support Professor Stoner s statistics? 6) Read the Gospel of Matthew and underline every verse where a prophecy is given and fulfilled about Jesus. For example, you would underline Matthew 2:5-6 regarding the prophecy of Christ s birth in the city of ethlehem.

2 Part 2: ncient and Modern Gnosticism 1) 1 John 1:7 speaks of false teachers. Using a ible concordance or topical ible, find as many other verses as you can about false teachers. 2) Column lists a false teaching. Find the verse in column that addresses that false teaching. There is no God Matthew 24:30 No Second Coming Romans 8:11 There is no Trinity Titus 3:5 No physical resurrection Psalm 14:1 Salvation by works Matthew 28:19 3) Some Gnostics, as do many modern false teachers, see God in very human terms. From the verses below, list the attributes of God that differ from man. Numbers 23:19; Deuteronomy 33:27; Hebrews 13:8; Psalm 139:7-12; Revelation 19:6; Psalm 121:4 4) Part 2 of the video talks about the name of God. Using the ible verses listed below, fill in the blanks about God s name. How is Your name Psalm 8:9 Your name is Jeremiah 10:6 less his name Psalm 145:21 Holy and is His name Psalm 111:9 5) Read the Epistle of Jude and note the verses that teach God s love in spite of man s rebellion. Can you make a list of other verses that speak of God s love for sinful humans?

3 Part 3: The Real Words of Christ 1) Column tells us some thing about the ible. Find the verse in column that supports the statement in column. Is Truth Romans 10:17 rings fruit John 17:17 Divides Isaiah 40:8 Endures Hebrews 4:12 rings faith Luke 8:11,15 2) What do the following verses teach about the ible itself? (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 Peter 1:23; cts 1:16; Matthew 24:35) 3) The canonicity of Scripture refers to the set books of the ible recognized as inspired Scripture. The Old Testament was officially canonized in 90.D. by the Synod of Jamnia. However, the books of the Old Testament were recognized as Scripture long before that time. How do the following Scriptures support the Old Testament canon? Matthew 21:42; Luke 24:27,44; John 1:45; Romans 15:4 4) The New Testament was officially canonized in 397 D by the Council of Carthage. However, the books of the New Testament were recognized as Scripture long before that time. How do the following verses support the New Testament canon of Scripture? 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 5:27; Colossians 4:16; 2 Peter 3: ) Read Psalm 119. Each part of this Psalm talks about some aspect of God s word. If you have not already done so, memorize Psalm 119:11 and Psalm 119:105

4 Part 4: Jesus, Mary, and the Role of Women in the Early Church 1) Column tells us of some of Jesus family members. Find the verse in column that matches the relative in column. Step Father Matthew 12:46-48 Mother Luke 3:23 rothers Mark 6:3 Sisters Matthew 1:18 2) There is no iblical or historical evidence that states or indicates that Jesus was married. How do the following verses indicate that Jesus was not married? (1 Corinthians 9:5; Matthew 9:15; Ephesians 5:23-25; Revelation 18:23) 3) In Romans 16:16 Paul speaks of a holy kiss. From the list below pick the best description of the word holy in this context.. Romantic. From God C. Christian affection D. ngelic 4) Joanna is called the wife of Chuza in Luke 8:3, and we are told of a Mary the wife of Cleophas in John 19:25. However, Mary Magdalene is never called the wife of anyone. Her name means Mary from the town of Magdala. Using a ible map, try and locate the town of Magdala. 5) Read the verses listed below regarding some women in the New Testament. Luke 2:36; cts 21:19; Romans 16:1-3; cts 18:26.

5 Part 5: The Messiah, the Myths, and the Holy Grail 1) Column lists some mythical gods mentioned in the New Testament. Match the Roman/Greek god with the Scripture in column. Jupiter/Zeus cts 14:13 Mercury/Hermes cts 14:12 Mars/reopagus cts 17:20 Diana/rtemis cts 17:23 Unknown god cts 19:24 2) The Old Testament calls the Messiah the Son of God (Psalm 2:7-12; Proverbs 30:4). Find at least ten verses from the New Testament where Jesus is called the Son of God. 3) The uniqueness of Christianity rests in the uniqueness of Jesus Christ. From the verses below write out what is unique about Jesus. Hebrews 13:8 John 1:1,14-18 Hebrews 4:15 Philippians 2:5-11 cts 4:10-12 John 4:24-29 John 15: ) Leonardo Da Vinci s The Last Supper is about the Eucharist or Communion. From Matthew 26:27-28 and 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, what do you learn about this event? 5) Look at a copy of Leonardo s The Last Supper and then read John 13: Compare what you have read from Scripture with what you see in the painting.

6 Part 6: Reaching the Da Vinci Code Society 1) Column tells us some thing about witnessing. Find the verse in column that supports the statement in column. e ready Colossians 4:6 Speak with love 2 Timothy 2:15 Study/e diligent Ephesians 4:15 Meekness/Gentleness 1 Peter 3:15 Gracious 2 Timothy 2:25 2) What do the following verses teach you about witnessing? (Romans 12:9; 1 John 3:18; Proverbs 11:30; Psalm 126:5) 3) Review Part 6 of the video. There are several answers to questions people may raise. Pick one of the questions and the answer to it and, using your ible, find as many verses as you can that support that answer. 4) The video reminded us that we are to be a shining city on a hill. What ible verses can you find to support this statement? 5) Learn from Jesus. Spend the next 21 days reading the Gospel of John, one chapter each day. fter reading each chapter, write down what you learn about witnessing and being a witness.