Reasoning Through the Bible

This session introduces us to the book of the Acts of the Apostles, which is the one book that transitions and connects between the gospels and the rest of the New Testament. We discuss the traditional outline of the book as well as some literary devices that make this a great book.  Acts is historically significant in that it has a tremendous number of names, places, and geographic details that add texture to the story. We also learn of the key themes in the book and answer the question of why the story does not draw to a close at the end of the book. 

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In the upper room the night before He died, Jesus took the cup and said “This is the new covenant in my blood.” But what is this new covenant? How is it different than the old covenant? This session explores what is taught in Hebrews 8 & 10 and Jeremiah 31 about this new covenant. Steve and Glenn discuss the great benefits of the new covenant to all nations, both Jew and Gentile, and the blessings we have in Christ. The new covenant is a fulfillment of something originally promised to Abraham but also mentioned in Jeremiah. Today all people can have a great blessing in this covenant.  

However, if we look at the specifics of the language in the covenant, we find some details that complicate things. By dealing with the specific promises in the covenant, we find the best interpretive approach that allows us to keep the promises as written in the text without interpretive gymnastics. 

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We’ve all been told that Jesus rose from the dead, but what are the implications for us? If Jesus rose from the dead, everything is changed. This session explores key passages such as Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 15, Philippians 3, 2 Timothy 2, and even Job.  

• What does the resurrection prove? 
• What is the connection between our daily lives and Jesus’ resurrection?
• What does the Bible teach about our future resurrection? 
• What have Christians believed through the centuries about resurrection? 

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What is the significance of Jesus rising from the dead? How did people react on resurrection morning? What is the most important piece of evidence about the resurrection? What did people do when they saw the resurrected Jesus? What is the great commission and what responsibilities do each of us have? What comfort did Jesus leave with us? 

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After Jesus dies on the cross, several events happen, including earthquakes, people rising from the dead, and the veil in the temple was torn. What is the significance of these events? Plus, we meet some women who play a key role in the life of the Lord. These women were with Him faithfully when the male disciples ran in fear. Besides their loving faithfulness, they play a key role in the evidence of Jesus’ death and resurrection.  

We also learn that God has people in waiting to do what is needed at the proper time. Joseph of Arimathea is one of these faithful servants that steps up at the proper time.  

• What do we learn about Jesus at His death?
• Are the signs at Jesus’ death historical or part of Greco-Roman biographical literature? 
• Who stayed at the cross until the end?

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Matthew simply says “When they had crucified Him. . .” Why would Matthew merely mention the crucifixion in passing? This was the event where the perfect and holy Jesus took the ugliness of sin upon Himself. This session explores the horribleness of the death on a cross and explains why it is such an ugly event to look at. The physical pain is tremendous but so is the spiritual pain of The Holy One taking all of the ugly sin of all people upon Himself. Jesus’ death on a cross is the hinge point of human history.  

• Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? 
• Who took Jesus life? 
• What did Jesus mean when He says “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
• What did Jesus go through for us?

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The Jewish leaders take Jesus to the Roman governor Pilate trying to get Jesus killed. Pilate asks Jesus “Are you the King of the Jews?”  Each of us must answer the question of whether Jesus is king. Pilate tries his best to avoid dealing with Jesus but is forced by the crowd to order Jesus to die.  

The people around Jesus all seem to have a lot of power, but in reality Jesus is the one in control, moving the events toward His death on the cross.   

• Why would Jesus not defend Himself at His trial?
• Who is in control at Jesus’ trial?
• Do leaders have the courage to do what is right? 
• Is it difficult to be strong in trying circumstances? 

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Jesus had predicted that Peter would deny Him before morning, and today’s podcast describes Peter denying Jesus and the resulting anguish when Peter realizes he has disappointed his Lord.  

Then Jesus is delivered to the Roman governor Pilate where Jesus does not defend Himself. All along the way, Jesus is in control and ensuring He will end up being crucified. No one is taking Jesus’ life; He is giving it.  

• In our day, is it possible to deny Jesus by merely being silent? 
• Would I stand with Jesus even if I don’t understand what He is doing?
• What is the difference between remorse and repentance? 

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Judas does his dastardly deed and betrays Jesus. The Jewish leaders show their true colors with an arrest of Jesus and a sham trial at night. Jesus speaks to the high priest and gives a clear admission of His deity and messiahship. Jesus is interviewed by Caiaphas who condemns Jesus in an illegal trial. Jesus does not defend Himself, for He came to die.  

•  If I am faced with denying Jesus or being killed, what would I do?
• How did Jesus respond to false accusations? 
• How would we respond to false accusations?
• What does it mean to “sit at the right hand of power?” 

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Jesus has a final moment with His disciples, then goes to the Garden of Gethsemane, which is where the olive presses were. There He begins His agony and is pressed to the breaking point.  When both Jesus and olives are broken, good things result.  We should follow Jesus’ example and have a quiet familiar place to go when we are greatly troubled.  

• If the Shepherd is removed, what happens to the sheep?
• How much confidence should we have in ourselves in spiritual matters?
• How much does Jesus know about future actions we will take? 
• If we are pressed to the breaking point, can we say “thy will be done?” 

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