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Bible study
What characterised those in the early church upon whom the Spirit came so powerfully - and how was that worked out in their practical lives?
We are doing a mini series of three studies on 'Inside the early church' on Wednesday evenings on Zoom from 8.00 - 9.00pm. Our first meeting was held on 11th May - the recording will be posted next week. The next studies will be held on 25th May and 8th June. We are taking a close look at the questions raised above and considering how this applies in our churches today. See below for further details and 'points to ponder' for the study. Click here if you would like to receive the Zoom link to join these studies. The studies are being recorded for those unable to attend and the recordings will be posted on the website. |
Inside the early church
Wednesday 11th May - Inside the early church (part 1)
Read: John 14; 17; Revelation 21:1-5; Acts 1-2; Romans 8:1-17
Points to Ponder:
1. If you had to put the message of the Bible into one sentence, what would that sentence be?
2. Why do you think that Jesus did not make the most of the time between the resurrection and ascension and spend every minute that he could with his disciples?
3. Do you agree that the Early Church would not exist if the Spirit had not been sent by the Father and Son to indwell the disciples?
4. Do you think the church would continue if God removed his Spirit from it?
5. As you read through the first two chapters of Acts, what is it about the Early Church that really excites you?
Use these questions to get yourself thinking about what that Early Church looked like. We will be making our studies practical and asking how we can experience in our churches what it means to live out the life of the Spirit and thereby continue the presence and ministry of Jesus on this earth.
Read: John 14; 17; Revelation 21:1-5; Acts 1-2; Romans 8:1-17
Points to Ponder:
1. If you had to put the message of the Bible into one sentence, what would that sentence be?
2. Why do you think that Jesus did not make the most of the time between the resurrection and ascension and spend every minute that he could with his disciples?
3. Do you agree that the Early Church would not exist if the Spirit had not been sent by the Father and Son to indwell the disciples?
4. Do you think the church would continue if God removed his Spirit from it?
5. As you read through the first two chapters of Acts, what is it about the Early Church that really excites you?
Use these questions to get yourself thinking about what that Early Church looked like. We will be making our studies practical and asking how we can experience in our churches what it means to live out the life of the Spirit and thereby continue the presence and ministry of Jesus on this earth.
Some time ago John wrote three Bible studies on the Apostles John, Peter and Thomas. The studies focus upon their temperaments and how Jesus walked with them and encouraged them to live in all of who they were - see below for the studies.
Thomas' Trust
The disciple Thomas was a Double Introvert. We know very little about Thomas, but what we do know gives a real insight into his character. Jesus chose him to be one of his disciples and entrusted the ongoing work of the church to him. This should encourage all Double Introverts who can so easily doubt their value. Thomas' Trust contains a biblical study of Thomas' character and how Jesus taught him to trust. Click the graphic of the letter 'T' to go to the study.
The disciple Thomas was a Double Introvert. We know very little about Thomas, but what we do know gives a real insight into his character. Jesus chose him to be one of his disciples and entrusted the ongoing work of the church to him. This should encourage all Double Introverts who can so easily doubt their value. Thomas' Trust contains a biblical study of Thomas' character and how Jesus taught him to trust. Click the graphic of the letter 'T' to go to the study.
Peter's Pain
The Apostle Peter, whom Jesus called the 'rock' upon which the church would be built, was a Sanguine Phlegmatic. Peter's Pain contains a biblical study of Peter's character and how Jesus walked with him and strengthened his Phlegmatic to enable him to live in all of who he was and lead the future church. It is a great encouragement to all Sanguine Phlegmatics and those who seek to help them live in the whole of who God created them to be. Click the letter 'P' to go to the study.
The Apostle Peter, whom Jesus called the 'rock' upon which the church would be built, was a Sanguine Phlegmatic. Peter's Pain contains a biblical study of Peter's character and how Jesus walked with him and strengthened his Phlegmatic to enable him to live in all of who he was and lead the future church. It is a great encouragement to all Sanguine Phlegmatics and those who seek to help them live in the whole of who God created them to be. Click the letter 'P' to go to the study.
John's Joy
The Apostle John, author of John's gospel, the three letters of John and the Book of Revelation, had the Choleric Melancholic temperament. John's Joy presents a biblical study of John's character and how Jesus walked with him and encouraged him to live in all of who he was. It is a great encouragement and source of hope for those with the Choleric Melancholic temperament, and for those who know and love someone with this temperament, as they seek to serve the Lord. Click the letter 'J' to go to the study.
The Apostle John, author of John's gospel, the three letters of John and the Book of Revelation, had the Choleric Melancholic temperament. John's Joy presents a biblical study of John's character and how Jesus walked with him and encouraged him to live in all of who he was. It is a great encouragement and source of hope for those with the Choleric Melancholic temperament, and for those who know and love someone with this temperament, as they seek to serve the Lord. Click the letter 'J' to go to the study.
During lockdown we held regular Bible studies via Zoom.
- We held two studies on the important subject of suffering - click here for details, to listen to the recordings and to read the ensuing discussion notes.
- Our previous study topics were prayer and 'What really happened at the Fall in the Garden?' Click here for details and the recordings of the studies.
- Earlier Bible studies have been recorded - click here for recordings of our studies from April - July 2020 and here to go to details of our studies on 'The foundational principles of church' and Romans 14, which were held from October 2020 - January 2021.
If you find any of these studies particularly helpful please do share them with your friends.
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