Reading
John 8:48-59
Responsive Questions
1. What is it about Jesus' statements that makes his enemies want to stone him (vv.48-59)?
2. Summarize the various attacks voiced against Jesus in this chapter, and explain how Jesus' example will help you face spiritually hostile people.
3. In what ways does your lifestyle validate (or invalidate) your claim to be a follower of Jesus?
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1. What are ways to prepare yourself for objections that you will face while sharing your faith?
2. What are some biblical teachings/truths that you feel unequipped to explain to someone else?
I want to challenge you over the course of this summer to spend time studying those areas you feel weak in explaining to others. Get a concordance and study the Bible, check out books from the church library, or ask one of the pastors for help with these areas. It will strengthen your faith and further equip you to serve Him!
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1. That Jesus said he had seen Abraham even though he had died before Jesus was born. They thought He was lying.
2. They continually thought Jesus was fake and a liar, but Jesus continued to proclaim the truth and what was right. Sometimes it is hard to continually defend yourself and your faith, but that is what Jesus did. He never gave in.
3. I would hope by the choices I make (although not all of them) that I chose to do what is right and what the Lord would have me to do. I think by being faithful to devo's, prayer, church and other areas in our life, we can show that we are followers of Christ.
Applying
1. Be bathed in prayer when you know you are going to witness, especially if you think it will be confrontational. Know what you share and how to back it up in the Bible.
2. I always get confused on the history...also those areas like marriage after divorce, standards, and gray areas.
I feel so awful about not getting to post for about a week. I haven't had access to a computer with internet on it. I do again though. =)
Responsive Questions
1. Jesus said he was greater than Abraham but not of His own account. He was greater because His Father, God, said He is greater. He also said that before Abraham was, He was.
2. Jesus answered softly but very to His point. He explained that He was just doing what God wanted Him to. We can take what He did and pattern ourselves after Him.
3. People see in my life that I attend church, and that shows them that I have at least some belief in God. Reading my Bible is another way that people can see my faith. Prayer is a testimony to my faith in Christ too. Just how I act and conduct myself would show that I follow Jesus.
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1. Study your Bible to specifically oppose the objections people often use. Know Scripture passages that will come to your memory when asked about something.
2. Election.
Anwser to #1
Well Jesus said that He saw Abraham even thought he was bornbefor His time and they didnt believe Him.
Anwser to #2
Well they wouldnt believe Jesus and thought He was a liar but He kept saying the same stuff over and over again.I can just remeber what Jesus did and know that I need to keep going on my faith.
Anwser to #3
Well that Jesus never gave up and never told a lie and so it really makes me trust Him more.
Applying............
Anwser to #1
Um just know that I will get rejected in my life.
Anwser to #2
Just why Jesus died for our world.
1.he is saying that he is Gods son and he is perfect, but like he is telling them also not to give praise to him but to God so i think they got mad cause its like me saying hey guys i know im perfect but dont worship me worship God even though he has a right to say that they still see him as human not as God so its making them really mad.sorry its so long lol hope u dont mind.
2.they kept trying to proove that Jesus was fake and not Gods son but Jesus kept saying the truth and prooving them wrong.
3.well just how i respond to people and how willing i am to helping and doing my devos,praying,reading the bible, myresponse to my parents and how respectful i am to them, doing the right thing, not falling into peer preasure and that sort of stuff, but mostly to sum it up my lifestyle.
applying questions
1.knowing scripture is a big one, and being nice and stuff. praying to God to help me also.
2. why Jesus died for me, how he died, well it depends on what they are asking about.
3.
Me and Taylor f. posted at the same time hahaha
Responsive Questions
1. They don't believe him
2. We should use the saying What Would Jesus Do (WWJD) in this situation.
3. Choice I make.
Applying
1. Be parpared to be put down.
2. history the ABC method
1.He was saying that He was better than Abraham,which made them get really defensive.They thought He was a liar.
2.They thought that Jesus spoke blasphemy and continually questioned His authenticity, even though Jesus plainly told them who He was over and over again.Jesus simply told them the truth whenever they questioned Him or became hostile.
3.The paths I take (or don't) should show others who I follow.Also, the descisions that I make and how I act when authority figures aren't around should display Christ.
-Know the facts,study,and research the truth to solidify why I believe what I believe.
-It is difficult to explain why God allows bad things into the world, while trying to tell about His love and grace.
1. He says that he can give people eternal life. He also told them that he was before Abraham who the Jews respected greatly. They were outraged and thought he was speaking nonsense.
2. Instead of yelling back at the people we should try to explain to them. Be the mature one, not fight with fists but with words.
3. I always try to do the right thing when people make fun of christians or God's word. Try to follow Jesus footsteps.
1. Read the Bible. The best way to defend ourselves is to respond whit the Bible we need to be prepared.
2. The other day someone asked, if christians have eternal life why do something with your life. This question kind of got me, I found it hard to explain.
Responsive Qiestions
1)Jesus said he saw Abraham. But they didn't believe him.
2)They we saying rude things to Jesus like he was a lair and etc.
3)Reading my bible and telling people about God.
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1)By sharing his word and learning his word.
2)He wants to shows us his love and grace.
Responsive Questions
1)The people didn't believe Jesus when he said that he saw Abraham
2)They were talking about Jesus and calling him names
3)By doing my devos, reading thr bible, and sharing Gods word
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1)By learning what his word means
2)He loves us
1. He said that before Abraham he was and they thought he was a liar.
2.They kept thinking that Jesus was a liar but Jesus kept telling them the truth and he never gave in to them so that is how it can help us face spiritual hostile.
3.By the choices I make i hope they are what the Lord would want me to do.And by going to church doing devos and other things like that.
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Answer to 1.
They got really riled up when Jesus said that if anyone believes in him, they wont see death, (talking about living with him forever in heaven).
Answer to 2.
Jesus is an example for talking with the unsaved, although this instance might not be the best example because they started throwing stones at him,but we can follow Jesus' example by not disrespecting the unsaved and hearing what they have to say, but giving Bible verses to support your claims.
Answer to 3.
Dont ask me, ask the people around me!
APPLYING ))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Answer to 1.
Memorizing Scripture is a greaat way to answer some peoples questions about the Bible.
Answer to 2.
Anything i havent experienced.
Responsive Questions
1. He said that he was before Abraham.
2. They held on to their belief that he is a fake but he told them the truth and I need to remember what he did so that I can live like him.
3. I hope that people see that I'm a follower of Christ by my actions.
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1. Pray and read how Jesus responded.
2. Why Jesus died for sinners.
Responsive Questions
1. What is it about Jesus' statements that makes his enemies want to stone him (vv.48-59)?
They wanted to stone Him because He claimed that He was the I AM. He said He lived before Abraham and whoever believes in Him will not see death.
2. Summarize the various attacks voiced against Jesus in this chapter, and explain how Jesus' example will help you face spiritually hostile people.
They called Him a liar, questioned His purpose, and told Him that He was possessed. Yet Jesus continued to give them truth. The example for us is not to retaliate against their attacks, but to firmly stand our ground on God's truth.
3. In what ways does your lifestyle validate (or invalidate) your claim to be a follower of Jesus?
I am trusting in only Christ for my salvation...I love other believers...I love studying God's Word and praying...there is conviction when I sin...I strive to live according to God's Word.
Applying Chapter 8 in Your Life
1. What are ways to prepare yourself for objections that you will face while sharing your faith?
Study the Bible...know the truth so well that you recognize error when you hear it.
2. What are some biblical teachings/truths that you feel unequipped to explain to someone else?
I struggle with end time events (eschatology) and how that all plays out with the nation of Israel.
Responsive Questions
1. He makes Himself equal with God.
2. They basically question His deity, they question His heritage, they question His claims to pretty much everything! Jesus kept going back to the truth, and to be honest, He didn't argue non-stop with them. He didn't force them to believe Him. He let them choose.
3. Everytime I choose to believe Christ over my own feelings, I am validating my claim to be His follower. (Hebrews says that if we are going to please God, we must "believe that He is." When I chose to believe Him as my Savior, instead of trying to earn my own way to Heaven...I became a spritual child of Abraham...a follower of the Savior.
Applying Chapter 8 in My Life
1. Know Christ better...know His Word so that I can respond biblically.
2. I need to give some thought to this one...I was puzzling over one the other day, but I didn't write it down, so I can't recall it at the moment, but it will come to me eventually!
1.they did not belive jesus
2.they were talking about jesus calling him names
3.by talking to people about god
1.to pray to make sure that jesus in there with you
2.he loves everyonr and he wanted to deid for are sins
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