What do you appreciate about Christ’s death on the cross?
Summary: Christ is the Savior sent from God to the world to solve the problem of sin and dispense God into man.
A. Who is Christ
Read Colossians 2:9
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- Who is Christ according to this verse?
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Read John 1:1, 14
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How does this verse show that Jesus (the Word) is both God and man?
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Why does it matter that God became a man?
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B. The Death of the God-Man
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What problem does Christ deal with as the Lamb of God?
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As those who were once far from God because of sin, how are we able to come near to God?
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C. God’s Dispensing
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Why does it matter that Christ (the last Adam) became the life-giving Spirit?
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How does John 20:22 show God dispensing Himself into man as a vessel?
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How do we benefit from Christ’s redemption? How do we benefit from God’s dispensing?
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Share one thing that impressed you from the verses we read in this lesson.
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In what way is the truth presented in the Bible about Christ’s redemption and God’s dispensing different from other influences in your life (such as your family, culture, peers, church, etc.)?
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In light of what we have discussed, how can we pray for each other right now?
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Consider one person in your life who needs the Lord. How can we bring Christ to them this week?
Some examples of ways to bring Christ to people:
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- Pray that their hearts would be soft and opened.
- If the opportunity presents itself, tell them what you learned this week about what the Bible says concerning Christ’s redemption and God’s dispensing .
- Show them they matter to you by spending quality time with them (e.g. workout, get lunch, study together, etc.)
- Encourage them through a phone call, video call, or text message.
- Ask for their perspective about things going on around them in the world.
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