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Exploring the Apostles: Simon the Canaanite

Dive deep into the life of Apostle Simon the Canaanite, discussing fanaticism in faith and historical examples of small groups causing turmoil. Uncover the fine line between devoted followers and fanatics for Christ. Reflect on contemporary instances and find inspiration in the zeal of the apostles.

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Exploring the Apostles: Simon the Canaanite

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  1. What ever happened to the apostles?

  2. Let’s learn more about one of the apostle

  3. Let’s learn more about one of the apostle • See handouts

  4. Map of the Apostles

  5. Discussion Questions • Can you think of any other examples from history where a small group of fanatics caused trouble for the larger group? • Irish Republican Army, Islamic terrorist groups, vocal right or left in US • Is it okay to be fanatical for Christ? • Depends on definition of fanatical

  6. Discussion Questions • Where is the line between being a faithful follower of Christ and a fanatic for Christ? • Does this include doing things that break the 10 commandments or not? • Any examples of either from today? • Yes

  7. Discussion Questions • Are we faithful followers or fanatics? • Faithfull followers who are fanatical for Christ, in a good way

  8. Simon the Canaanite • Praise, Lord, for your apostles, / St. Simon and St. Jude. • One love, and hope, impelled them / To tread the way, renewed. • May we with zeal as earnest / The faith of Christ maintain, • Be bound in love together, / And life eternal Gain. • - CW 552 By All your Saints Still Striving

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