Session 5: The Gospel and Ultimate Intention Study Questions

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1 Main Subjects & Scriptures to Understand and Own II. Original Intention and Redemption (pp. 2-3) Understand that the work of the cross gets us back to what Adam lost and the way of the cross leads us toward God s eternal purpose. III. The Work of the Cross and the Way of the Cross (pp. 3-4) Understand the differences between the work of the cross and the way of the cross. Scriptures John 19:30; 1 Cor. 15:45; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6. Rom. 6:11; Gal. 2:20; Rom. 7:4. IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross (pp. 5-8). Understand the six truths related to the work of the cross. Scriptures 1. The blood of Jesus wholly satisfies God. Matt. 26:28; Rom. 5:9; Acts 20:28; Heb. 9:12; 1 Pet. 1:19; Rev. 5:9; Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:13; Heb. 10:19; Heb. 9:14; and Rev 12: All that is true of Christ is imputed to us. 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6; Rom. 6:11; Gal. 2:20; Rom. 7:4; Eph. 2:6 and Rom. 8: We are justified by faith. Rom. 5: The Holy Spirit dwells in our spirit the moment we are born again. Rom. 8:9; 2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Cor. 3:16; John 7:38-39; Rom. 8:11; Gen. 1:2; Col. 1:15-16; John 16:13-14; John 14:16; 1 John 2:27; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 2:16; Luke 17:20-2; Col. 1:27, 1 Cor. 15:45 and Rom. 8:2. 5. We are new creations in Christ. Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 2:5; 1 Cor. 6:17; 2 Peter 1:4; Rom. 8:10; Heb. 12:22-23; Eph. 4:24; Eph. 3:14-19; 1 Cor. 3:3; Rom. 8:10; Acts 15:9; Eph. 3:17 and Rom. 8: We are children of God and the betrothed bride of Christ. John 1:12-13; 1 John 3:1; Rom. 8:16-17; 1 John 3:1 and 2 Cor. 11:2. V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross (pp. 8-12). Understand the six truths related to the way of the cross. Scriptures 1. The way of the cross sanctifies our soul. Eph. 2:5,8; 1 Cor. 1:18; 2 Cor. 2:15; Rom. 5:9 and 1 Cor. 3: The way of the cross saves our soul. Lifeschool International Page 1

2 Eph. 4:24; Heb. 12:22-23; Matt. 16:24-25; 1Cor. 15:31 and Luke 9: The Holy Spirit wants to align our living condition with our legal position. 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6; Col. 3:3 & 5; Gal. 2:20 and Phil. 3: The cross works in our self-life to release the fullness of the Spirit into our heart and soul. 1 Cor. 6:17; Prov. 4:23, NKJV and John 12: The cross works in our self-life so that we learn to live by the life of Another. Gal. 2:20; Gal. 5:22-23; Rom. 13:14 and Col. 3: The way of the cross transforms us into mature sons of God and makes us ready as the bride of Christ. Rev. 3:21; 20:6; Rom. 8:17; Romans 8:13-14; Revelation 19:7 and Rev. 12:11. Lifeschool International Page 2

3 Some of the questions require a concordance or dictionary. Many Bible apps or websites like can help with this. A note of encouragement. Put the most energy into the study and meditation on Pt. V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, questions This is a lost truth the Lord wants to recover. If you find you are experiencing spiritual warfare around this session, you are in a good place! The way of the cross is a powerful truth close to the heart of the Lord yet greatly opposed by the enemy. Take time to buy the truth and sell it not (Prov. 23:23) around this matter. It could cost you sleep, time, energy and more. He is worth the investment in this truth! 1. From Point III. The Work of the Cross and the Way of the Cross, when Jesus stated It is finished in John 19:30, what did He mean? What did it entail? Meditate on this statement. 2. From Point III. The Work of the Cross and the Way of the Cross, look up the scriptures related to the work of the cross - 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:11; Gal. 2:20 and Rom. 7:4. 3. From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 1. The blood of Jesus wholly satisfies God, which Scripture best supports this fact - Matt. 26:28; Rom. 5:9; Acts 20:28; Heb. 9:12; 1 Pet. 1:19; Rev. 5:9; Col. 1:20; Eph. 2:13; Heb. 10:19; Heb. 9:14 and/or Rev. 12:11. Meditate on this fact. 4. From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 2. All that is true of Christ is imputed to us, define imputed. Which Scripture do you like best supporting this? - 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6; Rom. 6:11; Gal. 2:20; Rom. 7:4; Eph. 2:6 and Rom. 8:37. Lifeschool International Page 3

4 5. From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 3. We are justified by faith, define justification from Romans 5: From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 4. The Holy Spirit dwells in our spirit the moment we are born again, study the scriptures - Rom. 8:9; 2 Cor. 13:5;1 Cor. 3:16; John 7:38-39; Rom. 8:11; Gen. 1:2; Col. 1:15-16; John 16:13-14; John 14:16; 1 John 2:27; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 2:16; Luke 17:20-21; Col. 1:27; 1 Cor. 15:45 and Rom. 8:2. 7. From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 5. We are new creations in Christ, study the scriptures - Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 2:5; 1 Cor. 6:17; 2 Peter 1:4; Rom. 8:10; Heb. 12:22-23; Eph. 4:24; Eph. 3:14-19; 1 Cor. 3:3; Rom. 8:10; Acts 15:9; Eph. 3:17; Rom. 8:11. Marvel at this reality. 8. From Point IV. Six Truths Related to the Work of the Cross, 6. We are children of God and the betrothed bride of Christ, study the scriptures - John 1:12-13; 1 John 3:1; Rom. 8:16-17; 1 John 3:1 and 2 Cor. 11:2. 9. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 1. The way of the cross sanctifies our soul, study the scriptures - Eph. 2:5 & 8; 1 Cor. 1:18; 2 Cor. 2:15; Rom. 5:9 and 1 Cor. 3:15. Think of your journey of sanctification. Write down specific areas of sanctification in your soul. Is there an area the Lord is highlighting in your life right now where He intends to bring further sanctification? Lifeschool International Page 4

5 10. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 2. The way of the cross saves our soul, define life from Matt. 16: Contemplate these verses and the ways you have denied yourself and lost your life. Do you see a progression of the loss of self in your journey with the Lord? What have you gained from your loss? 11. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 2. The way of the cross saves our soul, from 1. Cor. 15:31 and Luke 9:23 what is the intended frequency of our dying? Use the past few days as a litmus test of your dying. (No condemnation if you haven t had much dying. Turn this to good conviction instead. On the flipside, if you don t feel conviction ask for it.) 12. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 3. The Holy Spirit wants to align our living condition to our legal position, study these scriptures - 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 6:3-6; Col. 3:1; Eph. 2:6; Col. 3:3 & 5; Gal. 2:20 and Phil. 3:10. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you areas where He wants to bring this alignment. Give Him permission to highlight your living conditions that He desires to adjust in this season. Remember He can t do it all at once. He has specific areas for this season your life. 13. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 4. The cross works in our self-life to release fullness of the Spirit into our heart and soul, study these scriptures - 1 Cor. 6:17; Prov. 4:23, NKJV and John 12: Death can be painful but ask the Lord to give you vision like Jesus with the joy set before Him in order to endure the cross. 14. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 5. The cross works in our self-life by the life of another, meditate on these scriptures - Gal. 2:20; Gal. 5:22-23; Rom. 13:14 and Col. 3:12. Ask the Lord for revelation of Himself increasing within you, His very life beginning to increase until full domination. What a beautiful sight this will be if we increase in the cross-life unto His life living through us! Lifeschool International Page 5

6 15. From Point V. Six Truths Related to the Way of the Cross, 6. The cross work transforms us into mature sons of God and makes us ready as the bride of Christ, look up these scriptures which are part of the vision of the joy set before the Lord to endure the cross - Rev. 3:21; 20:6; Rom. 8:17; Romans 8:13-14; Revelation 19:7 and Rev. 12:11. It s us becoming sons of God and being made ready as His bride! Lifeschool International Page 6