Ok, readers/podcast listeners, there was some really excellent discussion that happened at the youth group that I work with. We have begun a series called the GOSPEL Journey (http://www.dare2share.org/gospeljourney) that takes a pretty raw approach to sharing the Gospel story. The way that it get’s people to really think about what they believe and being open to share those beliefs is amazing. I’m offering this space for students and leaders to continue the interaction and discussion that began (and will continue to begin) during our Wednesday night meetings. The amount of discussion that could take place almost can’t because of time contraints. I want those that still have questions or comments to share to be able to bring them here in an open and safe place.

Students: These GOSPEL Journey posts are for you. You can know that I will do my very best to keep this a safe place to interact. If I find something inappropriate for the open discussion I will address that ASAP.

Here’s some key questions to use in continuing the discussion:

• Why do you think God created us to be in absolute fellowship with him?
• How happy do you think Adam and Eve really were?
• Why do you think God only gave Adam and Eve one rule to obey?

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(1 Corinthians 13:1-13) If there is one constant theme that runs through the Bible, it might very well be love. If you truely look at all the ways God showed us His love for us, especially Christ dying in the cross, you might agree that above all there is love. Even Jesus during his time and preaching here on earth he tought us how love is so important. (Mark 12:28-31)

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(Mark 9:38-50) The life that Christ has called us to is not intended to be “heaven on Earth”, far from it indeed. John 16:33 (“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”) makes that very clear. Two things are certain, there is a high price for following Christ, but we can have comfort in knowing that Christ has overcome the world and all it throws at us. The passages in mark lay down Jesus’ desire for how we are to live, and at the same time preaching the truth as to what will happen to us if we don’t live that way.

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