Sunday Prep 12/1

THIS SUNDAY: Matthew 19:16-30

We are looking at a familiar story, The Rich Young Ruler.

Read it multiple times this week. Reflect on:

The engagement between Jesus and the young man.
What aspects of this young man can be seen in your life?
Why does Jesus not directly answer Peter's question in verse 25, "who then can be saved"?

Other Passages

1 John 5:1-5

Romans 3:10-31

Questions and Meditations

When Jesus answered the question, "what good deed must I do to have eternal life", why didn't he say "have faith in me"?

What does it take to "have eternal life"?

What idols keep you from obedience to God?

Communion This Week

Sunday School:

Week 4 of Biblical Theology Class

What is Biblical Theology? Biblical theology is the discipline of learning how to read the Bible as one story by one divine author that culminates in the person and work of Christ, so that every part of Scripture is understood in relation to the eternal work of redemption.

What is Biblical Theology?

1. Defining the Topic Week 1

2. Guardian & Guide for the Church Week 2

3. Defining the Tools Week 3

The Stories to be Told: Biblical Theology Displayed

4. Kingdom Through Covenant Week 3

5. Eden to New Jerusalem Week 4

6. People of God Week 5

7. Sacrifice Week 6

8. Mission Week 7

9. Idolatry Week 8

Putting the Text to Work

10. Exodus; 1 Samuel; Psalm Week 10

11. Proverbs; Isaiah; Nehemiah Week 11

12. Luke; John; Colossians Week 12

13. The Quiz Week 13

The Bible has one main theme, redemption, but it has many sub-themes that weave in and out around the main. These would be covenant, priesthood, temple, sacrifice, etc. During this study, we will understand what Biblical Theology is, how to recongize it in the scriptures, and then how to use it to study the scriptures.