baseballfan
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When Jesus refers to Isaiah, He emphasizes the prophecy that He is fulfilling, and the chapter explains that the meaning of His death is to save many.
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He referred to the violent nature to show His martyrdom, that He died for us. It probably freaked out the disciples when they first heard it, but later when they understood, they could be comforted (although that seems too weak word), knowing that He had given His life for them.
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Instead of the people being struck down instantly for their sins, the sacrificial animals took their place.
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It's mind-boggling to think of the love He has for me, and it inspires me to show His love to others.
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The purpose was to stand in our place.
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Again, the physical aspect is important because we can relate to that--Christ became physically like us.
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Q1. (1 Peter 2:24) Why do you think the Apostle Peter emphasized Jesus' physical body, when he talks about sin-bearing?
I think Peter emphasized Jesus' physical body because we can relate to a physical body.
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Q2. What does koinōnia mean? What does it mean to "participate" or "share" in the blood of Christ?
Koinōnia means communion or sharing. We share in the blood of Christ because He shed it so that we my live.
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Q1. Why was Paul exhorting the Corinthians about the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons? What was going on in the church? What was the danger to the believers?
Apparently, the people were involved in idolatry, and Paul was warning them against that. The danger was that they would forsake Christ.
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Q4. (1 Corinthians 11:26) In what way is the Lord's Supper a proclamation? To whom is the proclamation made? Why is this important? What happens to the church when its proclamation shifts to a different central theme?
It is a proclamation in that it is an outward sign of our belief in Christ's death for our salvation. The proclamation is made to anyone who sees it. It is important because it is an active showing of our beliefs. The church becomes dead with this is not the central theme.
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Q3. Why is our remembrance of Christ's death so important? What happens to Christianity if we neglect remembering in this way? What happens to us personally when we forget Christ's death?
Our remembrance of his death is important because that and His resurrection are our source of salvation.
If we neglect remembering in this way, then Christianity is no longer "living." It is dead religion.
Personally, if we forget His death, we become spiritually dead.
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Q2. What was the purpose of the Passover meal for future generations? Why was it to be repeated? What was to be remembered? What would have happened if the Jews had stopped remembering the Exodus?
The purpose was to remember how God had delivered them. If they had stopped remembering the Exodus, they would have forsaken God.
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Q1. When repeated often, doesn't the Lord's Supper run the risk of becoming mundane and lose its meaning? Why did Jesus command its repetition?
He commanded its repetition so that we would never forget His sacrifice.
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The part that is most valuable to me right now is the idea of nourishment and sustenance. That idea gives me great strength, and it's a very cool thing to keep in mind daily.
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The action words that point most to the idea of sacrifice are "broken for" and "poured out." (Although technically for and out are not verbs.)
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If the symbolism is too extreme, lacking significance, than the act it represents can lose importance. The balance is created by focusing on the act that the elements represent.
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Well, I certainly can't be as eloquent and "spiritual-sounding" as others, so I will just go straight to the point. My understanding of the bread and wine as metaphors for Christ's sacrifice reminds that I can never fully understand the huge sacrifice it was . . . just for lowly old me.
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Q4. (Isaiah 40:21-31). In this passage on the "Creator of the ends of the earth," which words are repeated in verses 28-31? What application are we disciples to derive from this passage so that we might understand God's might as Creator?
The words repeated are "tired," "weary," and "strength." God is so powerful that He can create strength for us when we grow weary.
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Q3. (Psalm 95:1-7) How many names, titles, and metaphors of God can you find in this passage, both explicit and implicit? What does the Psalmist call on us to do in response to God revealed in his Names? Why are these actions appropriate?
I can find nine. We are called to bow, kneel, and worship Him because there is no one above Him.
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Q2. What inherent rights does a Potter, Creator, or Maker have over what he has created? How should that effect our lives, our self-image, our sense of purpose?
The Creator can do what He wants with His creation. Therefore, the basis of my self-image and my sense of purpose in life is what God has planned, and not how much I have accomplished by earthly standards.
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Q1. (Isaiah 45:9-12) Why is it ridiculous for a pot to second-guess the Potter? How do we Christians do this? What is a better attitude and behavior before our Creator?
It is ridiculous because the creation does not have the power and skill of the Creator. We do this by questioning the way God has planned our lives, or the things that He allows or doesn't allow to happen, but we should be grateful instead for all the good things He has given us, not the least of which is salvation.
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Q4. (1 Samuel 17:26, 36; Hebrews 10:31) How do you think David's understanding of the Living God enabled him to challenge Goliath? Read Hebrews 10:31 in context. Why should the Living God inspire fear and dread?
David knew that he had a power on his side that Goliath did not.
The Living God should inspire fear and dread because if He's living, that means His power is not dead, and the consequences that he says will occur really will occur.
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Q3. (Isaiah 44:6; Revelation 1:8) What does the idea of "first" and "last" tell you about God? How does Revelation 1:8 relate to God's revelation to Moses, "I AM THAT I AM"?
Again, this speaks of His eternity. There is no other.
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Trying to think about eternity always blows my mind. I can't even imagine what it will be like because it is so far beyond my experience. Therefore, the emotion it inspires in me is awe.
Q4. The Lord's Supper and Forgiveness
in 5. My Blood Poured Out for Many (Matthew 26:28)
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His forgiveness covers everything and everyone who will accept it.
It is important to repent of sin before partkaing of the Lord's Supper because sin separates us from God.