Who is Jesus? I mean, who do we really believe He is? Does our life and lifestyle really reflect what we say we believe? Is it really that important to accurately identify Jesus? These are the questions we will begin answering today through this week's Explore the Bible study: Who is Jesus.
NEW FORMAT
You will notice a little different format to the blog. Various resources and ideas will be listed below including (1) Supporting Resources for your study of the passage; (2) Teaching ideas for your group. The complete teaching plans can still be downloaded using the links at the end of the blog post.
I hope you enjoy the new format and that it will help you learn how to better study the Bible so others can learn.
Supporting Resources
- Matthew 16:13-20 - For a good overview of the words used in these passages go to the Expositor's Bible Commentary
- Barna Survey - What Do Americans Believe About Jesus. CLICK TO READ
Teaching Ideas
- Truth or Fiction Handout - This handout provides various statements about Christ, and the group is to determine which are truth and which are fiction. Handout is available at the end of the downloadable teaching plan.
- Map - The following map can be used to identify where Jesus and the disciples were when this conversation took place.
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| Tyndale House Publishers, 2001 |
- Video - The following video could be used at the end to challenge your group.
- Video - The following video link could be used to discuss the truth that the church will never be destroyed (Matthew 16:17-20). It captures a recent clash between individuals who didn't want someone praying at a public event. The video was part of an interview published in Christianity Today (Click to read article). CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO.
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