Dès le début, Dieu a prévu un plan pour toute l’humanité. Le grand Être appelé “la Parole” a créé le monde, mais Dieu savait que les gens auraient besoin d’un Sauveur, à cause du péché. Ce Sauveur serait “la Parole” elle-même, envoyée en tant que Fils de Dieu pour sauver tous les êtres humains qui ont jamais vécu. Pour préparer les gens à la venue de Son Fils, Dieu choisit un messager spécial – un prophète – pour leur annoncer que Son propre Fils arrivera très bientôt avec un plan pour sauver l’humanité !
Discussion :
Qui est Jésus ?
Qui était Jean-Baptiste pour certains Juifs ? Comment Jean-Baptiste se considérait-il ? (Ne confondez pas l’apôtre Jean et Jean-Baptiste ! L’apôtre Jean a écrit l’Évangile de Jean.)
Pourquoi Jean-Baptiste baptisait-il les gens ? Que signifie se repentir ?
Pourquoi Jean a-t-il baptisé Jésus, alors que nous savons qu’Il n’a jamais péché ? (Vous trouverez des précisions dans Matthieu 3.)
Qu’est-ce qu’un disciple ? Peux-tu donner le nom d’un disciple de Jean-Baptiste qui est devenu ensuite un disciple de Jésus ?
Quels sont les quatre hommes cités dans ce chapitre qui sont devenus les disciples de Jésus ? À ton avis, se connaissaient-ils entre eux ?
Mémorisation :
Jean 1:29
“Le lendemain, [Jean] vit Jésus venant à lui, et il dit : Voici l’Agneau de Dieu, qui ôte le péché du monde.”
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Jésus-Christ a commencé Son ministère sur la terre. De nombreuses personnes Le suivent, impatientes de voir les miracles qu’Il accomplit et d’entendre ce qu’Il dit. Un jour, Jésus monte sur une montagne pour enseigner des leçons très importantes aux gens et à Ses disciples. Le discours qu’Il prononce ce jour-là est l’un des plus célèbres jamais donné, et il est souvent appelé “le sermon sur la Montagne”. Il commence Son discours par une liste de qualités que nous appelons “les béatitudes”. Les béatitudes sont un bon début pour apprendre ce que le Christ recherche chez chaque chrétien.
Discussion :
Les béatitudes expriment les attitudes qui devraient faire partie de la vie d’un chrétien. Quelles sont les béatitudes enseignées par le Christ ?
Le mot grec traduit par “heureux”, dans la Bible Louis Segond, est parfois traduit par “béni”, dans d’autres versions. Quelle conclusion peux-tu tirer sur les personnes qui ont ces qualités ?
Que signifie “être pauvre en esprit” ?
Que signifie “avoir faim et soif de la justice” ? (Psaume 119:172 définie la justice ; dans ce passage, le mot “justes” peut aussi être traduit par “justice”.)
Pense à une situation où tu pourrais agir comme un pacificateur (c’est-à-dire “procurer la paix”).
Le Christ a dit que les véritables chrétiens seraient persécutés. As-tu déjà fait ce genre d’expérience ? Peux-tu donner des exemples de chrétiens à qui cela est arrivé ?
Quelles promesses Dieu fait-Il à ceux qui développent les qualités mentionnées dans les béatitudes ?
Mémorisation :
Matthieu 5:3-12
Aidez votre enfant à mémoriser les béatitudes !
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Author: Yolanda Watt | Student, Living Education – Charlotte, 2021-22
Estimated Reading Time: 6 min.
Mr. Dexter Wakefield opened his lecture with something Mr. Armstrong used to ask on Holy Days and Sabbaths: “Why are you here?”
Mr. Wakefield stated that we have quite a few reasons for being here—some excellent reasons and others that may not be so excellent. We may have primary, secondary, or even tertiary reasons as to why we are in the Church of God and in Living Education. Mr. Wakefield referenced 1 Chronicles 28:9, saying that God knows the intent of the thoughts of our heart, which goes deeply into our psychology.
Mr. Wakefield then asked a challenging question: “Why do some people leave the Church?” He revealed that, over the years, he has seen that those who leave the Church have lost their reason for being in it. If something happens that troubles or challenges us, having the right reasons for being in God’s Church can remind us of what we stand for. Examining our reasons for being in the Church, in order to prioritize the right reasons and become aware of the weak reasons, can strengthen our devotion to the Body of Christ.
Some Weak Reasons for Being in the Church
I want to avoid the tribulation. Mr. Wakefield mentioned that some people may think that they will simply attend Church services when things get rough in the world—but “that’s an illusion.” It is going to be much harder to come to services then than it is now.
I want to be a Philadelphian: If you have a small doctrinal disagreement that makes you feel more Philadelphian than another person, you might start to consider that other person Laodicean. Mr. Wakefield believes that true Philadelphians do not worry about being Philadelphian—rather, they are occupied with God’s truth and the Work. He went on to compare prideful people—those who think of themselves as Philadelphian while looking down on other members—to the practice of Judo, in which a small person is able to throw a larger person. The idea in Judo is not to resist the attacker, but to pull them farther in the direction they are already going and then throw them off balance. Satan does the same with a prideful person; that person can be easily deceived.
I want to avoid the lake of fire: While it is good to have a bit of fear for the lake of fire, it should not be a primary reason for being in the Church. People who have an irrational fear of the lake of fire can be easily deceived and manipulated. Yes, we want to make sure we are not sinning willfully, but if avoiding the lake of fire is a person’s entire motivation, that person will be tripped up once doubt comes in.
I want to get salvation: This is a great motivation to have, but when it is the only one, it may lead to a begrudging attitude toward the commandments of God. If someone has no love for the commandments, they may go along with an unbiblical change in doctrine that challenges the commandments. This is exactly what happened in the Worldwide Church of God. By contrast, God’s people learn to love His commandments and obey them from the heart.
The Church is where my friends are: In John 15:12–17, we are commanded to love each other, and it is fine to want to be with our friends—but that should not be the main reason we are in the Church. If it is, and a friendship ends or a friend leaves the Church, our own reason for being here will be demolished.
I want to be in a loving environment: If this is the primary reason for a person staying in the Church, that person will leave once another Church member offends them. It is good to be in a loving environment, but our reasons for being here must be stronger than that.
I want intellectual stimulation: The problem with this reason is that those who are motivated by it always want to hear something new. Mr. Wakefield referenced Acts 17:18–21, explaining that we should go deeper in the truth, not move on to a different “truth.” He mentioned he has seen individuals spending quite a bit of time on the Internet looking for a new doctrine that contradicts the truth. Spiritual growth results not from always learning new “truth,” but in changing our hearts and our character.
I want to be where a particular minister is: God provides spiritual services to his children through his true ministers and those who serve under those ministers. Everyone has their personal preferences, but if one minister is someone’s main reason for being in the Church, what happens if that minister leaves? We must remember that Christ does the Work and ministers occupy an office that Christ works through. We must also consider our brethren around the world, some of whom only see a minister a few times a year and have to rely on video sermons. Their reasons for being in the Church can be instructive to us.
I’m comfortable here: Currently, many find attending with the Living Church of God to be stable and comfortable, but what happens when we have turmoil? After all, we will be hated during the end times. “If your priority is comfort and stability in the Living Church, then the end times are going to be tough for you,” stated Mr. Wakefield. Satan will focus his activities where God’s work and truth are.
Strong Reasons for Being in the Church
I want to obey God and seek His Kingdom first: If we have genuine love for the real God and the truth revealed in His word, we will be rooted in a desire to stay amongst those who share that love.
To learn the truth of God:Many eras of God’s Church did not have all of the truth and understanding that we have in the Church today. We must evaluate what is most important to us. The truth has been challenged in various times and it will be challenged again, so we all need to maintain a solid understanding of exactly what the Bible teaches.
To be part of the Work of God:Christ is accomplishing through His Church the Work of proclaiming the Gospel of God’s Kingdom to the world, and we must recognize where that work is being done. In Ephesians 4:14–16, we are taught that we all have an important part in what the Church is doing.
It is important for us to consider our primary reasons for being in the Church, making sure that those reasons are strong. Wherever Christ is, His truth and His work will be, and this can serve as our guiding beacon. If we consider carefully why we are here, we can develop the conviction to stay with God’s truth and His work.
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Dieu veut que nous Lui adressions des prières. Lorsque nous prions, nous nous présentons devant le magnifique trône de l’Éternel pour parler à notre Père céleste. Tu es peut-être curieux de savoir comment prier, et tu te demandes si tu le fais correctement. Pas de soucis ! Tu es en bonne compagnie ; les disciples aussi voulaient apprendre comment ils devaient prier (Luc 11:1). Jésus-Christ nous a laissé des instructions écrites dans Sa parole pour que nous sachions comment prier.
Discussion :
Que dit le Christ à propos des prières que des gens récitent pour attirer l’attention ? Selon le Christ, où devrions-nous aller pour prier ? Cela signifie-t-il que nous devons être dans un endroit précis lorsque nous prions ?
À quelle fréquence devrions-nous prier ? Peux-tu donner des exemples, dans la Bible, de personnes qui priaient régulièrement ?
Selon Jésus, à Qui devrions-nous adresser nos prières ?
Que signifie le mot “sanctifié” ? Comment pouvons-nous sanctifier le nom de Dieu ?
Pourquoi le Christ a-t-Il dit que nous devons prier pour que le Royaume de Dieu vienne ? Pour quelles raisons avons-nous besoin que Son Royaume vienne ?
Pour quels autres sujets devrions-nous prier régulièrement ? Pour chaque chose que tu as mentionnée, pourquoi, à ton avis, Dieu nous demande-t-Il de prier sur ces différents points ?
Pense aux gens avec lesquels tu es proche. Comment as-tu construit une relation avec eux ? Comment la prière nous aide-t-elle à construire une relation avec Dieu ?
Qui Dieu veut-Il que nous aimions ?
Mémorisation
Matthieu 6:6
“Mais quand tu pries, entre dans ta chambre, ferme ta porte, et prie ton Père qui est là dans le lieu secret ; et ton Père, qui voit dans le secret, te le rendra.”
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Marie, la mère de Jésus, se rend à un mariage ! Jésus et quelques-uns de Ses disciples sont également invités. Le mariage se passe dans un petit village appelé Cana. Il y a beaucoup de gens qui font la fête et qui se réjouissent, mais Marie remarque qu’il y a un problème : il n’y a plus de vin. Elle va tout de suite prévenir Jésus. Que va donc faire alors Jésus ?
Discussion :
Qui a prévenu Jésus qu’il n’y avait plus vin à cette fête de mariage ? À ton avis, pourquoi Marie l’a-t-elle dit à Jésus?
Pourquoi Jésus a-t-Il hésité à faire un miracle ?
Quel ordre Jésus a-t-Il donné aux serviteurs ?
Comment le maître d’hôtel a-t-il trouvé le vin ?
Qui étaient au courant que Jésus avait transformé l’eau en vin ? À ton avis, quel impact cela a-t-il eu sur les disciples et sur la famille de Jésus ?
Mémorisation :
Jean 2 : 11
“Tel fut, à Cana en Galilée, le premier des miracles que fit Jésus. Il manifesta sa gloire, et ses disciples crurent en lui.”
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Author: Mr. Kenneth Frank | Faculty in Theology, Living Education
Estimated reading time: 8 min.
Did you know, that God is so powerful that He can work mighty miracles merely with His finger?
He truly is the Almighty, Who is omnipotent—all-powerful. He does not have to muster strength to work miracles. In Creation, He spoke the physical world into existence (Genesis 1). However, there are phrases in Scripture referring to His body parts employed for work. This Digging Deeper explores a peculiar expression used in both Testaments that expresses the mighty power of the Creator.
Four times in our Bible, the expression the finger of God appears. To understand what this expression signifies, let us first look at some articles from Bible reference works. Robert Hawker’s Poor Man’s Concordance declares: “This is a very common expression in Scripture, to denote the works of God. Thus the magicians in the court of Pharaoh were compelled to acknowledge the finger of God concerning several of the ten plagues of Egypt which the Lord brought upon the Egyptians” (e-Sword 13.0.0).
Significance of fingers
Fingers were important for conversation in that world, as explained by The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: “The fingers are to the Oriental essential in conversation; their language is frequently very eloquent and expressive. They often show what the mouth does not dare to utter, especially grave insult and scorn” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Richard Watson’s Biblical and Theological Dictionary expands this thought: “To put forth one’s finger, is a bantering, insulting gesture. ‘If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, and the putting out of the finger,’ Isaiah 58:9; if thou take away from the midst of thee the chain, or yoke, wherewith thou loadest thy debtors; and forbear pointing at them, and using jeering or menacing gestures” (Ibid.) In effect, God insulted the Egyptian gods in the characteristic way of that period (Exodus 12:12).
The ISBE continues: “The ‘finger of God,’ like the ‘hand of God,’ is synonymous with power, omnipotence, sometimes with the additional meaning of the infallible evidence of Divine authorship visible in all His works (Psalm 8:3; Luke 11:20), especially in His law (Exodus 8:19; 31:18; Deuteronomy 9:10; compare Exodus 32:15, 32:16)” (e-Sword 13.0.0).
Egyptians versus God’s finger
The first place this phrase appears is: “Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said” (Exodus 8:19 KJV throughout). This was what the magicians concluded during the third plague of lice upon Egypt. Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible reports: “This expression is thoroughly Egyptian; it need not imply that the magicians recognized Yahweh, the God who performed the marvel. They may possibly have referred it to as a god that was hostile to their own protectors” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Notice that they did not attribute this plague to the power of YHVH, the covenant name of God with Israel, but to elohim. Elohim is a word referring to any god. They acknowledged this was the result of the power of a god.
The Expository Notes of Dr. Constable explains: “The ‘finger of God’ (Exodus 8:19) is a phrase denoting creative omnipotence in Scripture (Exodus 31:18; Psalm 8:3; Luke 11:20)” (Ibid.). God was superior in power to all the Egyptian gods. We may wonder why the finger was chosen. Henry Morris’ Defender’s Study Bible provides this historical note: “Egyptian magical texts occasionally refer to ‘the finger of’ one of their gods or goddesses. Here they recognize the miracle as emanating from the finger of the true God of creation” (Ibid.). Dr. Peter Pett’s Commentary explains further: “In Egyptian texts we find reference to the ‘finger of Seth’ and ‘the finger of Thoth’. This was thus a typically Egyptian way of expressing the situation. We would say, ‘God must have had a hand in this.’ Note the use of ‘God.’ They were not thinking of Yahweh specifically, but of the divine” (Ibid.).
In this biblical text, the magicians were helpless in overturning this plague of lice. Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible perceptively notes: “God has the devil in a chain, and limits him both as a deceiver and as a destroyer; hitherto he shall come, but no further. The devil’s agents when God permitted them, could do great things; but when he laid an embargo upon them, though but with his finger, they could do nothing” (e-Sword 13.0.0)
Writing on stone
Our next two references relate to God’s inscribing the 10 Commandments on two stone tablets:
“And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God” (Exodus 31:18).
“And the LORD delivered unto me two tables of stone written with the finger of God; and on them was written according to all the words, which the LORD spake with you in the mount out of the midst of the fire in the day of the assembly” (Deuteronomy 9:10).
God made it truly clear that the 10 Commandments originated with God, not Moses. It ought to be referred to as “God’s law.” It is the “Mosaic law” only in a secondary and derivative sense. Henry Morris’ Defender’s Study Bible comments: “The fact that the Ten Commandments were written on stone by God Himself is stressed no less than seven times (Exodus 31:18; 32:15; 34:1,28; Deuteronomy 4:13; 9:10; 10:4). This is an indication of the importance placed by God on these stone-inscribed words” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Again, Morris states: “The fact that God wrote the Ten Commandments down Himself, rather than through a prophet, indicates the unique importance He places on these ten laws, as the foundation for all human legal systems. Also see note on Deuteronomy 9:10” (Ibid.)
We may wonder how God did it. Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers addresses this question: ” We must understand that the tables were inscribed by some supernatural process, and not by any human hand. The exact nature of the supernatural process is not revealed to us” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Similarly, only He can inscribe His law on the hearts of Christians by the Spirit today (2 Corinthians 3:3). On the permanence of God’s law, notice David Guzik’s comment in his Enduring Word Commentary: “We often say that something can be changed because ‘it’s not written in stone.’ These commandments were written in stone” (Ibid.).
The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges adds an important historical explanation on Exodus 31:18: “The practice of inscribing laws on tables of metal or stone was very general in antiquity: Rome, Athens, Crete, Carthage, Palmyra, Babylonia, all supply examples…That the tables on which the Decalogue was written are said to have been inscribed by ‘the finger of God’ (cf. Exodus 34:1) is an expression (Di.) of the sanctity and venerable antiquity attributed to them” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Its comment on Deuteronomy 9:10 is also insightful: “With His own voice, face to face, God spake the words of the covenant (Deuteronomy 4:12 f., Deuteronomy 5:4) and now with His own finger wrote them. Thus by a double metaphor is the directly divine origin and supreme sanctity of the Ten Words emphasised” (Ibid.). God’s spoken word and hands were significant in the Creation as well: (Psalm 8:3; 33:6).
Power in His finger
Our last reference comes from Jesus’ confrontation with critics who accused Him of employing the power of Beelzebub to work miracles. Instead, He declared: “But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you” (Luke 11:20). In Matthew’s parallel passage, Jesus stated he cast out devils by the Spirit of God (Matthew 12:28). The finger of God works miracles by the Spirit of God. Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers notes: “As the ‘hand’ denotes power generally, so the ‘finger’ symbolises power in its concentrated and specially-directed energy” (e-Sword 13.0.0). Gary H. Everett’s Study Notes on the Holy Scriptures adds: “The Scriptures use the phrase ‘hand of God,’ or ‘power of God’ to express God reaching down to mankind in a display of mighty power. In contrast, the phrase ‘finger of God’ seems to indicate that God is able to cast out devils with very little effort” (Ibid.).
Christians serve a mighty Savior Who was Israel’s God of the Old Testament and Who thwarted Pharaoh and his magicians, inscribed the 10 Commandments on stone tablets, and cast out devils with merely His finger. Though symbolic, these verses demonstrate that Christ is the Almighty Creator and Savior. He is invincible. When He returns to earth, He will once again exercise His mighty power to deliver His people and establish the Kingdom of God.
Kenneth Frank was born and raised in New Jersey, USA, and attended Ambassador College, graduating in 1973. He served in the Canadian ministry from 1973-1999, after which he returned to the USA to pastor churches in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina for 15 years. Having earned a BA degree from Ambassador College he later earned a MA degree from Grand Canyon University before being assigned to the Charlotte office to teach at Living University, now Living Education. Currently, he teaches the Survey of the Bible course to the on-campus students and writes the Digging Deeper column for our online Bible study program. He is married, has four children, and seven grandchildren.
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Did you know we have a feature in some of our courses where students can share their responses to a specific question? For example, in the Prayer Unit there are over 200 responses to the question: “How do you pray?” Would you like to share your response as well?
Dans le message qu’Il a donné sur la montagne (appelé aussi “le sermon sur la Montagne”), Jésus encourage d’abord Ses disciples à développer les attitudes nécessaires pour être bénis et heureux. Ensuite, Il commence à parler de l’importance de respecter les commandements – en soulignant que les chrétiens doivent aussi respecter l’objectif spirituel de la loi, et pas seulement la lettre de la loi. Jésus-Christ poursuit Son message en parlant du quotidien des gens, et des préoccupations habituelles que cette vie nous apporte. Le Christ leur dit, ainsi qu’à nous aujourd’hui, que la solution aux problèmes de la vie consiste à mettre Dieu à la première place.
Discussion :
Que signifie “faire l’aumône” [ou “faire une action charitable”] ? Pense à ce que tu pourrais faire comme actions charitables.
Lorsque nous faisons une bonne action, devons-nous le dire à tout le monde ? Pourquoi ?
Que signifie jeûner ? Dans ce passage, quelles instructions Jésus nous donne-t-Il sur la façon de jeûner ?
Est-ce qu’il t’arrive d’être inquiet pour certaines choses ? Que dit Dieu sur les inquiétudes ? Quelles sont les solutions pour ne pas nous inquiéter ?
Que devrions-nous rechercher en premier, selon Dieu ? Qu’est-ce que la justice ? Comment pouvons-nous rechercher le Royaume et la justice de Dieu ?
Mémorisation
Matthieu 6:33
“Cherchez premièrement le royaume et la justice de Dieu ; et toutes ces choses vous seront données par-dessus.”
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Author: Ryan Price | Student, Living Education – Charlotte, 2021-22
Estimated Reading Time: 2 min. 30 sec.
In his assembly, Mr. Cristian Orrego warned the Living Education students about the many ways Satan tries to distract us from the truth.
He advised them to be aware of these influences and to be careful not to fall into the enemy’s tangled web of deception.
Two Options
We either live God’s way of life, or we let Satan trap us in his web of deceptions. There is no in-between. We all have personal desires and dreams, and yet, even more fundamentally, we have an innate desire for eternity, as is revealed in Ecclesiastes 3:11. This is why mankind has always searched for the purpose of his existence—something to fill the emptiness inside him. Yet this emptiness can only be filled by God or Satan—so with what are we fulfilling these desires?
The Magnitude of the Deception
Satan has had a lot of experience dealing with the human family. He knows our needs as well as our wants, and can use these fleshly desires to manipulate and deceive us. There are many ways he accomplishes this, and one of them can be seen in people today: God is being replaced with evolution in the minds of many. What does this leave for anyone to hope for? This can only produce a feeling of emptiness and hopelessness. In response, people turn to materialism and hedonism. If we remove God from our lives, the enemy will fill that spiritual emptiness with evil.
The Standards That Matter
We all need to examine whether the one who rules our minds is God or Satan. The enemy can and does use the examples of celebrities, peers, fictional characters, and social media influencers in his attempts to lead us away from following Christ’s example in our lives. In many subtle ways, the prince of the power of the air tries to distract us from what we should be doing every day—spending time with God and living our lives according to the standards He sets for us. If our minds are preoccupied with ideas and examples that are against the law of God, we will perish.
God’s way leads us to eternal life, to the materialization of our dreams, to true social justice, to a real and solid purpose for our existence, and to true freedom. Only His way will lead us to the Kingdom, and that kingdom is the only place where we will find all that we long for. If we are tired of evil and injustice, then we need to always live according to the word of God with the help of His Holy Spirit, putting aside the shallow, selfish, and vain path that leads to death.
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Alors que Jésus commence Son ministère, Il devient de plus en plus populaire parmi les gens de la région. Les chefs religieux juifs, les pharisiens et les sadducéens, commencent à s’en apercevoir. Les sadducéens sont un groupe de Juifs qui ont une interprétation plus libérale de la loi ; ils ne croient ni aux anges ni à la résurrection. Quant aux pharisiens, ils sont très stricts ; ils ont ajouté leurs propres règles, et ils pensent qu’en les respectant, ils seront plus justes. Mais Jésus enseigne la loi de Dieu telle qu’elle est écrite dans les Saintes Écritures, ce qui met ces dirigeants juifs en colère. Pourtant, l’un des chefs religieux vient voir Jésus pour chercher la vérité.
Discussion :
Qui est Nicodème? À ton avis, pourquoi Nicodème est-il allé voir Jésus de nuit ?
Que dit Jésus à Nicodème ? Quelle est la condition pour être dans le Royaume de Dieu ? Quelle est la réponse de Nicodème ?
Quel exemple Jésus utilise-t-Il pour expliquer à Nicodème ce qu’est un être spirituel ?
Que dit Jésus à Nicodème sur le fait “d’aller au ciel” ?
Que dit Jésus au sujet de la récompense de ceux qui croient en Lui ? Que signifie croire en Jésus, et croire qu’Il est le Fils de Dieu ?
Que voulait dire Jésus lorsqu’Il dit que “Dieu a tant aimé le monde” ? Qui Dieu veut-Il que nous aimions ?
Mémorisation :
Jean 3:16
“Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu’il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu’il ait la vie éternelle.”
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