Quarter's theme:
12 LEARNING MOMENTS WITH JESUS - VOL.2
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (John 6:63)
This quarter, we are continuing to explore the ministry of Jesus Christ, looking at scenarios, plain teachings, and parables wherein He espoused important truths about life. By these, He gives insights into the working of God's kingdom, and establishes principles for living with eternity in view, and for relating to one another.
As we noted in the previous volume of 12 Learning Moments with Jesus, most non-Christians who acknowledge Him view Him as a great teacher whose teachings, if imbibed, could make the world a better place. World leaders commend Him and His teachings to the world during Christian festive periods. But He did not just share these insights for the purpose of imparting knowledge as a teacher would; the objective is transformation of lives.
While Jesus was indeed a Teacher - a great One, He is ultimately the Saviour, saving mankind from the power of, and penalty for sin. The natural man would deem the values He espouses in these learning sessions as challenging to live out. It is only by receiving Him into our lives as our Saviour and Lord that we receive the power to live out these values. As you go through these studies, be intentional in interrogating yourself with a view to aligning your life to the eternal values.
Remember, it is not enough to exclaim "What a great Teacher!", you only benefit from His teaching when you let Him into your life as your Saviour and your Lord and you live out His teaching in the context of that relationship.
QUARTERLY THEMES
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. (John 6:63)
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (1 Peter 2:21)
"…These who have turned the world upside down have come here too." (Acts 17:6 NKJV)
So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild animals. (Ezekiel 34:5)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, (2 Timothy 3:16)
And the sons of strangers will build up your walls, and their kings will serve you; for in My wrath I struck you, but in My favor I had mercy on you. (Isaiah 60:10, MKJV)
When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. (Nehemiah 1:4)
Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes. (Ephesians 6:11)
When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. (Mark 12:34)
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
