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Chapter 3

Chapter 3 . The Way of Christ By Adam Wade PowerPoint presentation by Lisa Soignier. Doctrine and Covenants 163:7a-b.

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Chapter 3

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  1. Chapter 3 The Way of Christ By Adam Wade PowerPoint presentation by Lisa Soignier

  2. Doctrine and Covenants 163:7a-b Scripture is an indispensable witness to the Eternal Source of light and truth, which cannot be fully contained in any finite vessel of language. Scripture has been written and shaped by human authors through experience of revelation and ongoing inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the midst of time and culture

  3. Doctrine and Covenants 163:7a-b Scripture is not to be worshiped or idolized. Only God, the Eternal One of whom scripture testifies, is worthy of worship. God’s nature, as revealed in Jesus Christ and affirmed by the Holy Spirit, provides the ultimate standard by which any portion of scripture should be interpreted and applied.

  4. FAITH Deadly Spiders of Australia The Funnel Web and Redback

  5. FAITH • The foundation of our faith is Experience Reason Tradition and Scripture

  6. FAITH Jesus uses scripture to counter law developed from scripture, because of the urgency of restoring the kingdom of God God requires kindness and mercy to those in need, and a desire for action.

  7. FAITH • The elaborate meaning of Mercy – To show kindness or good will to the afflicted, combined with a desire to help. Frederick William Danker, ed. A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition

  8. FAITH • The Pharisees focused on living out the written word and neglected to see the overall picture and purpose of God.

  9. Questions: 1. How crucial is faith to your life? How important should it be? 2. What do you think of this definition of “mercy”? 3. Can you think of a person who is outside your immediate circle who may need mercy from you?

  10. Complexity of Scripture Creationism – Evolution Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another. John Dewey

  11. Complexity of Scripture Proof-texting is not helpful. The lens of the overall gospel message must be used to interpret specific passages.

  12. Complexity of Scripture Scripture is a tool, a guide that assists understanding of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

  13. QUESTIONS: 4. When has your understanding of scripture helped you live out your life? 5. What do you think of the idea that a verse of scripture is like one day in the life of a person? 6. How have you seen scripture used to oppress others? Have you ever been diminished by the way someone used scripture?

  14. Who is invited? Jesus stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” And he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”—Luke 4:16–19

  15. Who is Invited? • The way of Christ is inclusive and merciful, focusing on outcasts. His emerging kingdom was Shalom community.

  16. Who is Invited? • What is your idea of Zion?

  17. Questions: 7. Do you know someone who is calling out for acceptance? 8. Think of one person whose life would be dramatically changed by the message of the Gospels. How can you share that message with them in the next six months?

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