God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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G O D T H E S O N

After reciting and/or singing the Nicene Creed (located in the Appendix), pray the following prayer: Holy and everliving God who revealed the glory of your Son when he was exalted on the cross: Accept our praise and thanksgiving for the power of his victory and grant us never to be afraid to suffer or to die with him; our crucified King who is alive, and reigns in all eternity with you and the Holy Spirit one God for ever and ever. ~ The Church of the Province of South Africa. Minister’s Book for Use With the Holy Eucharist and Morning and Evening Prayer. Braamfontein: Publishing Department of the Church of the Province of South Africa. p. 47.

Nicene Creed and Prayer

Put away your notes, gather up your thoughts and reflections, and take the quiz for Lesson 2, Jesus, the Messiah and Lord of All: He Lived .

Quiz

Scripture Memorization Review

Review with a partner, write out and/or recite the text for last class session’s assigned memory verse: Hebrews 2.14-17.

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Turn in your summary of the reading assignment for last week, that is, your brief response and explanation of the main points that the authors were seeking to make in the assigned reading (Reading Completion Sheet).

Assignments Due

The Cross in Your Pocket

The Cross is arguably one of the most visible symbols of the Christian faith, and least understood. Today, the Cross is represented in every conceivable way, from trinkets and lockets, on bracelets and T-shirts, to church art and architecture. It is a staple in the West and despised in many places of the world. One company makes a cross of coin-size that fits in the pocket to remind you of the price paid for our sin. What is your view of the commercialization of the cross, and how might such activities dull us to the true meaning of the passion of Christ?

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