Full Man and Full GOD

Today's Youth/Young Adult Bible Study we explored the temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness.  The significance of this story and as to why we need to learn it.  

When Jesus was lead to the wilderness by the Spirit it was at this time the devil was given permission by GOD to temp Jesus.  And the devil being clever knew that this was the only time that GOD was going to give him a chance to temp and change the salvation story.  The story of how much GOD loves His people.

But Jesus being more clever took this opportunity though to further His ministry.  The restoration of God's kingdom.  By allowing Jesus to be tempted it shows us again how our one TRUE GOD is truly different from all the false gods out there.  Our GOD would turn himself into a full man just so we can relate to him. And at the same time being full GOD so he can be the bridge that connects us again to GOD the Father.  And at the cross he DIED for all our sins so that his blood will pay what we owe and be part of the Kingdom of GOD once again.  

Thank you JESUS for being a man and GOD all at once.  

The Guidelines for Bible Study

Wow, I haven't posted in this blog for some time now.  But then again I haven't really lead a new group of Bible Study programs but starting at Trinity UMC I have three Bible Study groups.  One for Young Adults on Friday and One on Sunday and One for Vesper Service on Sunday Evenings.

I know that my style of teaching is not everyone's cup of tea.  But I believe in leading them to the answer instead of giving them the answer.

The discovery of the Word of God is such a wonderful experience.  Every time I learn something new about the Bible or the Lord's message I am blown away by the multi-dimensional depth of the scripture.  Learning the whole context (or as much as you can) can add so much more of an understanding to the word of GOD.

Here are some guidelines when your in my group:

1. The scripture was designed to be heard not read.  The Holy Scripture was heard first not read.  That is why in Matthew 11:15 talks about those who have an ear let them hear.  It does not mean that a Bible is NOT needed you will eventually read the scripture but I encourage all to hear it first.  
2. Use a BIBLE not an iPad or any digital book version if you can
3. Take off your 21st century glasses and put on the glasses of the time when it was written.  For example,  Matthew was written specifically for the Jews but not just the Jews but the Jews that lived on the 1st century.  
4. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ANSWERS: Your answers needs to be supported based on the scripture.

I'm sure there are more things that I have put on here and these might change or evolve to something else as time progress.  But these are the guidelines for now.  

I am not trying to give you the answer I am trying to give you a path to discovery.  God shows us things that He wants to show us and will unfolds as when GOD believes when we are ready.  And things will be seen when GOD says your ready.  

That's my guideline, will be posting more soon.  Thanks and GOD BLESS....