Campus Bible Study

How does this being said pre-cross change its meaning for us relative to the disciples if it all? If not why does it not change? Central truth?

I wonder if V16-25 is about future generations since v 1, 23 seem very specific to now. Perhaps v21-22 seems to be the future (after Jesus' death & resurrection) but perhaps it makes more sense if it is his death. I wonder also if there is a needed step to associate Jesus' commands to his apostles with us, particularly because James 3.

Given Jesus had not yet been crucified, what connotations did taking up one's cross have in 10:38? Would it have still indicated crucifixion to his disciples at the time?

v 33 What about Paul? Why can we have the conclusion Tim came to? v 41 What are the prophets reward and righteous person's reward?

Can a Christian live through life on earth desiring peace? Perhaps not - because peace alludes a sentiment of contentment and with the (illegible) inward and outward. Maybe the better word is reassurance.

1. How can we take accountability for our poor sharing? Is it our problem or just the truth being hard? 2. Lots of my friends say that many people die in vain, how can we know that Christians aren't just mistaken? 3. Why does the world oppose us? Is it a balance of shocking and confronting truth but also we can tell the gospel badly and hurt people?

Sometimes people decide to not go on overseas mission to care for family members (might be sick or elderly). What does vs 35-37 mean for how we consider the needs of others we may be leaving behind (elderly parents) or will be impacted by our going (children)?

"When it says "This was to fulfil what was spoken..." does that mean Jesus did that only for that reason?"

"Why does Jesus describe the apostles as being of little faith? Don't they believe that Jesus can save them from the storm? Why would they ask him to save them if this is not the case?"

"Why is it two men in Mathew 8:28-34 but only one man in Mark 5:1-20 and Luke 8:26-39? Even though the rest of the story matches the other two stories."

"What's going on with the wineskins and the unshrunk cloth in ch 9:16-17? What is the old and new thing that is being combined?"

"What are we to think about modern-day healings and miracles - especially when teachings around these don't seem biblical? Was the paralysed man saved by this first forgiveness despite it being pre-cross?"

What would be the "speck" in Jesus' eye?

Throughout the sermon on the mount, we've seen that everything is about Jesus. But how can we have other applications from other than just "we need Jesus because he fulfills it, he's the only that's righteous."?

Mat 7:21-23 how does this go with Romans 10:9 if you declare Jesus is Lord and believe God raised him from the dead you will be saved? Do the false prophets not believe the second part?

Can Matt 7:21-23 be applied to Christians now? I have heard many preachers express anxiety at these verses that people may not be true followers? Is this a valid thing to feel or is it only applicable to the OT?

How can non Christians find wisdom in the Christian cliches if the Bible is foolishness and folly to the NC? How do they understand without the Holy Spirit? Is it helpful for us to ask, seek and knock if we are already saved?

If there is one faith (Eph 4:4-6), are pre-cross Jews the same as Christians? How does this relate to Romans 11? Can we ever apply the gospel straight to us? e.g. wise as serpents, innocent as doves

V1: What is the reward? Is it our salvation? Do we already have the reward then?

Does Matt 6:12 actually written that way, because Jesus is yet to die & rise again. V14-15 seems to provide a different reason. "neither will your Father forgive your trespasses". So you must forgive others first, before you will be forgiven? & how does this work with saved by faith & faith alone?

Why were the last lines added & should we change how we interpret with the added words to The Lords Prayer?

Should we feel ashamed of our prayers? If they reveal the desires of our hearts how do we balance that with praying for everything?