![]() Possible follow-up questions: What does the media say about Jesus? How does your family feel about Him? What do most of your friends think? If somebody says that Jesus seems weak or unkind or angry or anything negative, ask them to clarify what they mean and from where they get that opinion. Make a point of asking people to support their opinions as well. At the end of the discussion you can clarify the biblical perspective. ![]() Even if somebody has strong negative feelings about Jesus, at this point simply ask them why and keep the discussion moving…avoid a major argument. “Jesus was kind,” “Jesus was wise,” “Jesus was righteous.” Probe your group members to explain where they got those ideas about Jesus (from the Bible, from media, from family or friends). You are looking here for general impressions, e.g. Opening Dialogue (Allow roughly 5 minutes)ĭiscussion Prompt 1: What kind of person do you think Jesus was? Have you read or heard anything that influences your opinion? In the final two weeks of the study we will probe the crucifixion and resurrection in more detail, so do not feel the need to answer every question on these topics this week. ![]() In addition they will begin to think about the significance of the crucifixion and resurrection. ![]() Ideally they will walk away from the lesson understanding that Jesus claimed to be God and that the Bible backs up His claims. Objective: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce participants to the concept that Jesus is God in the flesh and that His life, death, and resurrection are actually significant for their lives. ![]()
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