180505_001  Who Jesus Christ is, why He came, and how He works in our lives – these make up the foundation of our faith.

1.     From 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 why is it important that a strong foundation is laid in the “building phase of discipleship? 

2.     From John 1:1, John 17:5 and Colossians what do we learn about Jesus’ divine nature?  Why are these characteristics of Jesus important to you personally?

3.     What do John 1:14 and Matthew 16:13-16 tell us about Jesus’ humanity? Why are these characteristics of Jesus important to you personally?

4.     From Hebrews 4:14 -16 in what ways does Jesus being our High Priest benefit us?

5.     Jim mentioned two reasons why Jesus came.  The first is found in 1 Peter 3:18 and the second is in 2 Corinthians 5:18-21.  What are those reasons and how does each one impact you personally?

6.     According to Ephesians 2:8-9 how must a person come to Jesus?

7.     According to Hebrews 11:6 what does it means to love by faith?

8.     Why is being filled with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18) foundational to our Christian life?  What does being filled with the Holy Spirit mean to you personally?