Dr. Tackett mentioned at the end of his lesson, "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real"? Man, that is tough once you think about it. He said that if we really believed everything that is in the Bible without a shadow of doubt, that we would be on a intense quest to turn the world upside down. Nothing else would matter. He also said that if we really believed that when we prayed we were actually kneeling at foot of the throne of God for one on one conversation, we would want to spend every possible moment in prayer. For He is the divine creator and ruler of ALL things known and unknown to man.
So I have to ask of myself, why am I not living every possible moment of my life with Him and in service for Him? What if the President of the United States called you and said I want to spend as much time in personal one on one discussion with you as possible? And you could make your issues and requests known to him and he promised to provide for your every need. Would you not be on the first plane to Washington DC? I would say that if that opportunity presented itself, we would all jump at the chance without hesitation.
Try to answer the question: Do you really believe what you believe is really real? How does it change you?
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Week One Questions and Discussion
Well... We had a great 1st meeting for the new year!
Do you now have a new burning question in your mind about...What is Truth?
Dr. Tackett put a lot of information on the table. Some of it was what we already new, but a lot of it was challenging our view of what is around us every day. In essence, our Christan World View was questioned.
I want to challenge you a bit more. Below are some questions that I would like for you to think about over the next several days. Like I said after the lesson, choose the questions that are relevant to you right now. You do not have to answer them all. Only the ones that sticking out in your mind after you have had time to digest all that was presented. I would like it if we were to respond in email or here on the blog with some thoughts or opinions.
Discussion Questions
1) What did you see on this tour? What stood out most in your mind?
2) Jesus stated plainly that He had come into the world "to testify to the truth" (John 18:37). Exactly what did He mean by this, and how is this claim connected with those other aspects of Jesus' mission – for example, forgiveness, salvation, redemption, and healing – that we more naturally associate with the ultimate purpose of His advent?
3) How does one's concept of truth affect or determine one's concept of faith?
4) What is the key point of distinction between the biblical concept of truth and popular cultural ideas about truth? How is this point related to the concept of insanity?
5) Read 2 Timothy 2:24, 26 and Colossians 4:5, 6. Why does Paul advise believers to be "gentle" rather than "quarrelsome" in their dealings with outsiders? How does our understanding of the Cosmic Battle affect the way we relate to non-believers?
6) Dr. Tackett poses the question, "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" How can we know what we really believe?
Do you now have a new burning question in your mind about...What is Truth?
Dr. Tackett put a lot of information on the table. Some of it was what we already new, but a lot of it was challenging our view of what is around us every day. In essence, our Christan World View was questioned.
I want to challenge you a bit more. Below are some questions that I would like for you to think about over the next several days. Like I said after the lesson, choose the questions that are relevant to you right now. You do not have to answer them all. Only the ones that sticking out in your mind after you have had time to digest all that was presented. I would like it if we were to respond in email or here on the blog with some thoughts or opinions.
Discussion Questions
1) What did you see on this tour? What stood out most in your mind?
2) Jesus stated plainly that He had come into the world "to testify to the truth" (John 18:37). Exactly what did He mean by this, and how is this claim connected with those other aspects of Jesus' mission – for example, forgiveness, salvation, redemption, and healing – that we more naturally associate with the ultimate purpose of His advent?
3) How does one's concept of truth affect or determine one's concept of faith?
4) What is the key point of distinction between the biblical concept of truth and popular cultural ideas about truth? How is this point related to the concept of insanity?
5) Read 2 Timothy 2:24, 26 and Colossians 4:5, 6. Why does Paul advise believers to be "gentle" rather than "quarrelsome" in their dealings with outsiders? How does our understanding of the Cosmic Battle affect the way we relate to non-believers?
6) Dr. Tackett poses the question, "Do you really believe that what you believe is really real?" How can we know what we really believe?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Football is Here!
Football Season is here! Finally. With football season comes the end of the summer break for our small group. I can’t wait to get back started again with a couple of newly added members.
This year we will start off with one of my favorite programs, “The Truth Project” by Dr. Del Tackett”. http://www.thetruthproject.org/. This is an outstanding series that will challenge your world view in new ways and cause you to really examine who you are as a Christian.
We will meet at my house beginning on Wednesday, September 22. Directions are provided under the “Next Meeting” page on this site. I will grab some snacks for the first meeting. After that we can decide if we need more food for these meetings. It is up to you guys.
For the two or three new members, we are glad to have you. You are already regular whether you know it or not. We all look forward to seeing you there. For the sake of remembering names, I will provide the list below:
Clay, Ryan, J.D, Andrew, Kyle, Torrey, with new members Jeff, Tre, and Zack.
This year we will start off with one of my favorite programs, “The Truth Project” by Dr. Del Tackett”. http://www.thetruthproject.org/. This is an outstanding series that will challenge your world view in new ways and cause you to really examine who you are as a Christian.
We will meet at my house beginning on Wednesday, September 22. Directions are provided under the “Next Meeting” page on this site. I will grab some snacks for the first meeting. After that we can decide if we need more food for these meetings. It is up to you guys.
For the two or three new members, we are glad to have you. You are already regular whether you know it or not. We all look forward to seeing you there. For the sake of remembering names, I will provide the list below:
Clay, Ryan, J.D, Andrew, Kyle, Torrey, with new members Jeff, Tre, and Zack.
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