Fight the Good Fight of Faith, English Edition

 • Fight the Good Fight of Faith: Playing Your Part in God’s Unfolding Drama

4. God has joined the story by becoming a human being and living on the earth! Read John 1.1-14. a. Who is the “Word,” and what is his relationship to God?

b. What is the relationship of the Word to all creation?

c. For those who believe in the Word, what do they receive, and how are they “born”?

5. The story of God’s love given in Jesus is to be told to all peoples, everywhere. Read Matthew 28.18-20. What command does Jesus give his followers?

6. The Gospel is the Good News of salvation that summarizes the epic in which we live. Read 1 Corinthians 15.1-8. a. What does Paul say is of first importance? b. What is “grace,” and why is the Gospel (Good News) always about “grace”?

c. The Gospel is a message about what God did in Christ. What happened?

d. After Jesus finished his work, who did he reveal himself to?

7. Jesus of Nazareth is the center of God’s Story – his life, death, and resurrection. Read Mark 1.1-13. When Jesus was baptized, match how God showed up as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. a. Father ___The form of a Dove b. Son ___Voice from heaven c. Holy Spirit ___Jesus of Nazareth