First Christian Voices: Practices of the Apostolic Fathers

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First Christian Voices

Discussion Questions

Many people simply believe Jesus was a great teacher and not really God. As you consider your context, what do you see as the

predominate view about Jesus?

Based on how people think about Jesus, what ways do the Apostolic Fathers help you communicate accurately about Jesus as God? Reflecting theologically about biblical truth occasionally results in a faith that simply stays in our head. If ever there were a topic that

needs to come out of the head and into our devotion, it is the way in which we think about Jesus. How does His life, ministry, death, and resurrection move you to worship the One whom Ignatius called his God?

Considering Jesus’ life, what are five examples you see in the Apostolic Fathers that you can model to your family and your church? It takes time and discipline to study about Jesus. As you think about those you know who have never heard about Jesus or who believe falsely

about Him, what are some things you could share with them from the Apostolic Fathers’ teachings about Jesus?