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"All four books of the Bible that tell the story of Jesus stand alone, each emphasising a unique aspect of Jesus’ life. When these are blended into one complete, chronological account, or harmonized, we gain new insights about the message of Christ, as we are better able to visualise His travels, the progress of His ministry, and the responses of the people.
The objective of this study is to gain a fuller personal understanding of Christ’s life, ministry, and teaching by studying the events recorded in the four Gospels in the order in which they occurred. No preconceived doctrine or interpretation of Scripture is to be professed. We will seek a fuller personal understanding of what the Gospels say through open ended discussions of the Scriptures in the order listed in the attached Harmony outline and by referring to other credible sources.
Sessions will be moderated group discussions of topics in the order of their occurrence in the provided study outline harmony. Selected Biblical cross references and other recognized sources will be pursued to aid our understanding of the Gospels’ contents. The time spent on any topic or discussion will be determined by the interests and participation of the participants. "
"The Harmony of the Gospels"
OVERRIDING QUESTIONS FOR CONTEMPLATION
1. To whom did Jesus come to minister?
2. What was Jesus' fundamental message?
3. How did Jesus' message differ from that of John the Baptist?
4. How did Jesus' ministry differ from current Jewish practices?
5. How did Jesus' teachings differ from Old Testament Law?
6. What did Jesus say about the "Kingdom of God?"
7. What did Jesus say about Eternal Life?
8. What does the Old Testament say about Eternal Life or about Life After Death?
9. Based on Jesus' teaching thru Topic 115, can one conclude that "Any practice not covered by the Ten Commandments can be categorized as "the tradition of the elders?"
TOPICS FOR THIS WEEK:
174. Example of little children in relation to the kingdom:
Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17
Questions for consideration:
Why the disciples' rebuke?
How does one "...receive the kingdom of God like a child ...?"
How does one "...hinder then ..." from coming to Jesus?
Cookson United Methodist Church