thetribe embarked on lesson one last night.we had EIGHT men.
we broke down the first side of the coin. it is GRACE.
we explored grace in the story between esau and jacob (gen 33:10)
we defined it as "Favorable attitude"
we acknowledge fully that God's grace is a "gift" (Eph 2:8), and that it cannot be earned. But we also note that there is one proviso: the gift of God is "through faith", so you have to give something in return: you have to give your faith.
Grace can be defined as "a favorable attitude" shown by a superior to an inferior. This is the primary meaning of grace in the bible, both in the old and the new testaments.
QUIZ: How many times did Jesus use the word Grace and how many times did Paul?
Answer: paul 97 - Jesus 0 (thats right, zero)
now Jesus did use the greek CHARIS in luke 6:32, but it is not translated GRACE.
we also went around the room in discussion :Primarily asking how each man wants to be approached if he DECIDES TO DROP OFF THE RADAR.
this is very helpful, especially since this allows to best get him back in thetribe.
a CHALLENGE
went out to give a FAVORABLE ATTITUDE to one who did not deserve it. preferrably one who is our enemy or at least one who we do NOT get along with.
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ReplyDeleteHey man! It has been a while... great job with the post. But did you guys discuss why Jesus never used the word "grace"? Is it because He himself was grace? Speak to you soon!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and that you have bounced back!