So you’re ready to read the Bible. Here’s what you need to know about the New Testament.
Talking Points:
- At the beginning of the NT, God had still not fulfilled the third part of his promise to Abraham. Jesus was about to fix that because Jesus was the fulfillment of the blessing to Abraham. Matthew 1:1
- Jesus came to die on the cross for our sins. We couldn’t rescue ourselves so Jesus came to save us. When we put our faith in Jesus, we receive forgiveness for our sins and our relationship with God is fixed. The connection that was lost in Genesis because of human sinfulness has been restored. Romans 5:1
- Before Jesus returned to heaven, where he is today, he commanded his followers to go into all the world and tell people about him. Through the leading and empowering of God’s Holy Spirit we can change the world, and help people find God. Matthew 28:19-20
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some popular ideas about Jesus in our culture? How true are these ideas compared to what the Bible says about Jesus?
- Read Matthew 1:1. Why was it important that Jesus come from the line of David and Abraham? How does the whole Bible tie together?
- Read Romans 5:1. Why weren’t we at peace with God before Jesus came? What do we have to do to be saved?
- Read Matthew 28:18-20. What did Jesus command his disciples to do? What does this passage mean for your life? List a couple ways that you can follow this command this week.
- Read Revelation 21:3-4. How is heaven described in these verses? How is this similar or dissimilar to popular ideas about heaven?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
