by Rick Marin | Dec 13, 2023 | 2023 4th Quarter
How can we overcome our fear?
(Matthew 8:10-13; 15:22-28; Mark 7:24-30; Acts 10:8-34) Blog 10-16 Dec. 2023
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: Just as God has reached out to us, we are to reach out to others. Church members prepare for mission by praying, counseling together, organizing, & agreeing on a Bible-based plan. God works with them to reach all classes of society in all parts of the world. This brings disciples into his church who fellowship together and continually desire to learn more about God.
Gospel Extension
1. How far did Jesus commission his disciples to extend their ministry? Jesus told his disciples to preach the gospel “unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Mar. 16:15; Acts 1:8).
2. To what regions closer to home did Jesus commission his disciples to witness? Jesus told his disciples to witness in Jerusalem, Judea, & Samaria before going to the uttermost part of the world (Acts 1:8).
3. What difficulties did the disciples have in witnessing in Jerusalem and Judea? Although filled with the Holy Spirit, doing miracles, & blessed with thousands of converts, the disciples were threatened, imprisoned, beaten, & killed by the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem & Judea (Acts 4:21; 5:18, 40; 7:58; 8:1-3).
4. What difficulties did the disciples have in witnessing in Samaria? Although filled with the Holy Spirit, doing miracles, & blessed with attentive hearers, Philip, the deacon, together with Peter & John had to deal with Simon the sorcerer who for years had bewitched the people of Samaria (Acts 8:9, 22-23).
5. How did the Gospel first extend beyond Judea and Samaria? God told Philip to go south to the desert in Gaza where he evangelized the Ethiopian eunuch who carried the Gospel to his foreign homeland (Acts 8:35-37).
6. Who did God especially call to be a missionary to the Gentiles? God called Paul to be an apostle to the Gentiles (Acts 9:10-16; Gal. 2:7-8).
7. What difficulties did Paul have in witnessing to the gentiles? Although filled with the Holy Spirit, doing miracles, & blessed with converts, Paul experienced threatenings, imprisonment, beatings, stoning, shipwreck, hunger, & cold (2 Cor. 11:23-28).
8. What should we expect when carrying the Gospel to foreign cities? We should expect threats, persecution, mob riots, privations, & the opposition of evil spirits (Acts 8; 14; 16; 19; 21).
Gentile Cities
9. What did Jesus try to teach his disciples when he took them to the foreign cities of Phenicia? Jesus wanted his disciples to overcome their prejudice against non-Jews (Matt. 15:21-28; Mark 7:24-30).
10. What upset the disciples in Phenicia? The disciples were upset because a Syrophenician women kept asking Jesus for mercy (Matt. 15:22-23; Mark 7:27-30).
11. How did Jesus show the disciples that they should show mercy to those they despised? First Jesus pretended to ignore the Syrophenician woman as a demonstration of the disciples attitude toward foreigners, then he healed her daughter showing them that even foreigners can believe & be saved (Matt. 15:23-28; Mark 7:25-26).
12. How did the Syrophenician mother show her great faith? By persistently asking for mercy & acknowledging her unworthiness the Syrophenecian mother showed her great faith (Matt. 15:22-23; Mark 7:25-26).
13. What other prominent pagan also showed great faith in Jesus? The Centurion with a sick servant also showed great faith in Jesus (Matt. 8:8-10).
14. What prominent disciple needed repeated lessons to teach him not to regard foreigners as unclean? Peter needed a triple vision & the voice of the Holy Spirit to teach him that he should call no one common or unclean, for God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:8-20, 28, 34).
Our Mission to Foreign Cities
15. What motivated Jesus to reach out to the multitudes? It was Jesus’ love & compassion for humanity that led him to help the multitudes (Matt. 9:36).
16. When Jesus saw the multitudes scattered and fainting, for what did he tell us to pray? Jesus told us to ask God to send more workers to help gather people to himself (Matt. 9:37-38).
17. What attitudes of ours hinder God’s mission to foreign cities? Our fear of strange places, persecution, & privation is one factor that hinders outreach to foreign cities. Our lack of love for the Lord & for our fellow men is another. And our lack of faith in God’s resources is a third (Matt. 6:30; 10:25-31; Luke 18:8).
18. How can we overcome our fear, lack of love, and lack of faith so foreign cities can be reached? Only by looking unto Jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith who suffered, bled, & died that we might live will we be enabled to reach out to foreign cities (Heb. 12:1-3).
19. If God desires people in foreign cities to believe on him, what will we carry to those cities? Since faith comes by hearing the Word of God, we must carry Bible truth to inspire faith in foreign cities (Rom. 10:13-17).
by Rick Marin | Dec 6, 2023 | 4Q2023S
¿Qué creían los epicúreos?
(Hechos 17:10-34; Romanos 1:18-25; 1 Corintios 2:2) Blog Dec. 3-9, 2023
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: Los miembros de la iglesia se preparan para la misión orando, deliberando juntos, organizándose y acordando un plan basado en la Biblia. Dios trabaja con ellos para llenar su iglesia con discípulos que tienen compañerismo y continuamente desean aprender más acerca de Dios.
Comenzando en una ciudad extraña
1. Al llegar a una nueva ciudad, ¿dónde comenzaba Pablo a trabajar? Casi siempre Pablo comenzaba su ministerio en una nueva ciudad donde los judíos se reunían para la adoración del sábado (Hech. 13:5, 14, 46; 14:1; 16:13; 17:1-2, 10, 17).
2. Después de huir de Tesalónica y Berea, ¿adónde fue llevado Pablo? Los hermanos llevaron a Pablo a Atenas en Grecia (Hech. 17:15).
3. ¿Cómo era Atenas? Atenas era una metrópoli llena de paganos inteligentes y cultos a quienes les encantaba pasar el tiempo contando o escuchando cosas nuevas. Tenía numerosas obras de arte y cultura y numerosos dioses (Hech. 17:16, 21).
4. ¿Qué motivó a Pablo a tender la mano a los no alcanzados en Atenas? Pablo fue conmovido en su espíritu por las masas totalmente entregadas a la idolatría y cualquier misión a los no alcanzados debe comenzar con un sentimiento abrumador de la necesidad del pueblo a ser alcanzado (Hech. 17:16).
5. Además de la sinagoga judía, ¿dónde más comenzó Pablo sus labores en Atenas? Pablo también habló en el mercado a aquellos que querían escuchar, incluidos algunos epicúreos y estoicos (Hech. 17:17).
6. ¿Quién acompañó a Pablo mientras ministraba en Atenas? Pablo trabajó solo en Atenas, teniendo sólo a Dios y ángeles a su lado (Hech. 17:15; 1 Tes. 3:1).
7. ¿Qué creían los epicúreos? Los epicúreos eran materialistas que creían que la materia era eterna y no tenía creador, que Dios no se involucraba en los asuntos de los hombres, que la ley natural hacía que las cosas sucedieran y que el fin principal del hombre era evitar el dolor (Hech. 17: 18; La Biblia de Estudio MacArthur).
8. ¿Qué creían los estoicos? Los estoicos eran panteístas que creían que Dios era parte de todo y no podía haberse creado a sí mismo. Creían en el autodominio y en que la meta del hombre era alcanzar un lugar de indiferencia hacia el placer o el dolor (Hech. 17:18; La Biblia de Estudio MacArthur).
Una invitación a hablar
9. Cuando fue invitado a hablar en el Areópago, ¿cómo empezó Pablo? Pablo comenzó hablando de los dioses de los atenienses y de uno a quien adoraban sin conocerlo (Hech. 17:22-23).
10. ¿Cómo llamó la atención de los atenienses el discurso inicial de Pablo en el Areópago? Los atenienses se enorgullecían de su sabiduría y Pablo llamó su atención refiriéndose a su ignorancia (Hechos 17:22-23).
11. ¿Cómo apeló Pablo a continuación al deseo de los atenienses de oír algo nuevo? Pablo les habló del Dios que desconocían (Hech. 17:24-25).
12. ¿Con qué tema comenzó Pablo al abordar a los paganos de Atenas? Sin atacar su religión, Pablo comenzó con la obviedad de la creación que nos rodea a todos (Hech. 14:15; 17:24).
13. ¿Cómo demostró entonces Pablo la inutilidad de todos los templos griegos que rodeaban el Areópago? Pablo argumentó que si Dios hizo todas las cosas y es Señor del cielo y de la tierra, entonces no necesita ningún templo hecho por el hombre en el que habitar ni dones que lo sustenten (Hech. 17:24-25).
14. ¿A quién citó Pablo cuando dijo: “no habita en templos hechos por manos humanos”? Pablo estaba citando a Esteban, de quien aprendió el evangelio (Hech. 7:48; 17:24).
Cómo acercarse a los que no asistan iglesia
15. ¿Qué dice Pablo en Hechos 17:26-27? Pablo está diciendo que ninguna raza humana es superior y que todas las sociedades, incluida Atenas, tienen sus límites de tiempo y espacio, por lo que todos deben buscar conocer a Dios que no está lejos de ninguno de nosotros (Hech. 17:26-27).
16. ¿Qué está haciendo Pablo en Hechos 17:27-28? Pablo está usando la propia copa de los atenienses para darles de beber de la verdad, porque cita frases de sus propios poetas que muestran que si somos descendientes de Dios, entonces él no puede ser un ídolo inanimado porque somos seres vivos y en movimiento (Hech. 17:27- 28).
17. ¿A qué punto crucial regresa Pablo en el versículo 30? Pablo nuevamente resalta la ignorancia de los atenienses pero les ofrece esperanza de arrepentirse de sus errores y abrazar al Dios que presenta (Hech. 17:30).
18. ¿Por qué le preocupa tanto a Pablo que los atenienses abracen al Dios verdadero? Pablo les dice a los atenienses que el Dios verdadero ha asignado un día futuro en el que Jesús juzgará a cada uno de ellos de acuerdo con su norma de justicia (Hech. 17:31; Rom. 2:12).
19. ¿De qué manera es la resurrección de Jesús una prueba de un juicio investigador futuro? En resucitar a Jesús, Dios reconoce que la obra salvadora es completo en favor de todo ser humano así haciendo necesaria una examinación final para mostrar quienes recibieron esa salvación y quienes no (Hech. 17:31; Rom. 4:25; 2 Cor. 5:10).
20. ¿Por qué muchos atenienses se burlaron de Pablo cuando mencionó la resurrección de los muertos? Los griegos creían en la inmortalidad natural del alma y que el cuerpo no era necesario para seguir viviendo (Hech. 17:32; 2 Tim. 1:10).
21. ¿Qué podemos aprender de la experiencia de Pablo en Atenas sobre cómo alcanzar a los paganos que no asisten a ninguna iglesia? Al llegar a una nueva ciudad debemos inspeccionar el territorio; encontrar aquellos de fe similar; hablar de Jesús a aquellos que quieran escuchar; aceptar cualquier invitación para hablar ante una audiencia más amplia; comenzar con puntos sobre los cuales haya acuerdo; & con tacto guíar a tus oyentes a entender el pecado, la justicia y el juicio venidero (Hech. 17:16-34; Juan 16:8; Rom. 1:19-22).
by Rick Marin | Dec 6, 2023 | 2023 4th Quarter
What did the Epicureans believe?
(Acts 17:10-34; Romans 1:18-25; 1 Corinthians 2:2) Blog Dec. 3-9, 2023
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: Church members prepare for mission by praying, counseling together, organizing, & agreeing on a Bible-based plan. God works with them to fill his church with disciples who fellowship together and continually desire to learn more about God.
Starting in a Strange City
1. When arriving in a new city where did Paul first begin to work? Almost always Paul began his ministry in a new city where the Jews gathered for Sabbath worship (Acts 13:5, 14, 46; 14:1; 16:13; 17:1-2, 10, 17).
2. After fleeing Thessalonica and Berea, where was Paul taken? Brethren took Paul to Athens in Greece (Acts 17:15).
3. What was Athens like? Athens was a metropolis filled with intelligent, cultured heathen who loved to spend their time telling or hearing new things. It had numerous works of art & culture & numerous gods (Acts 17:16, 21).
4. What motivated Paul to reach out to the unreached in Athens? Paul was stirred in his spirit by the masses wholly given over to idolatry & any mission to the unreached should start with an overwhelming sense of the need of the people to be reached (Acts 17:16).
5. Besides the Jewish synagogue where else did Paul begin his labors in Athens? Paul also spoke in the marketplace to those who would listen, including some Epicureans & Stoics (Acts 17:17).
6. Who accompanied Paul as he ministered in Athens? Paul worked alone in Athens, having only God & angels at his side (Acts 17:15; 1 Thes. 3:1).
7. What did the Epicureans believe? The Epicureans were materialists who believed that matter was eternal & had no creator, that God did not become involved in the affairs of men, that natural law made thing happen, & that the chief end of man was the avoidance of pain (Acts 17:18; The MacArthur Study Bible).
8. What did the Stoics believe? The Stoics were pantheists who believed that God was a part of everything & could not have created himself. They believed in self-mastery & that the goal of man was to reach a place of indifference to pleasure or pain (Acts 17:18; The MacArthur Study Bible).
An Invitation to Speak
9. When invited to speak on Mars’ Hill how did Paul begin? Paul began by speaking of the gods of the Athenians & of one they worshipped ignorantly (Acts 17:22-23).
10. How did Paul’s opening statement on Mars Hill catch the attention of the Athenians? The Athenians prided themselves on their intelligence & Paul caught their attention by referring to their ignorance (Acts 17:22-23).
11. How did Paul next appeal to the Athenians’ desire to hear some new thing? Paul told them about the God of whom they were ignorant (Acts 17:24-25).
12. When approaching unchurched pagans with what subject did Paul begin? While not attacking their religion, Paul began with the obviousness of creation by which we are all surrounded (Acts 14:15; 17:24; Rom. 1:19-22).
13. How then did Paul demonstrate the uselessness of all the Greek temples surrounding Mars’ hill? Paul argued that if God made all things & is Lord of heaven & earth then he needs no manmade temple to dwell in nor gifts to sustain him (Acts 17:24-25).
14. Who was Paul quoting when he said, “dwelleth not in temples made with hands”? Paul was quoting Stephen, from whom he learned the gospel (Acts 7:48; 17:24).
How to Approach the Unchurched
15. What is Paul saying in Acts 17:26-27? Paul is saying that no race of men is superior & all societies, including Athens, have their time & space limits, so all should seek to know his God who is not far from any one of us (Acts 17:26-27).
16. What is Paul doing in Acts 17:27-28? Paul is using the Athenians own cup to give them a drink of truth, for he quotes phrases from their own poets showing that if we are God’s offspring then he cannot be an inanimate idol for we are living, moving beings (Acts 17:27-28).
17. To what crucial point does Paul return in verse 30? Paul again highlights the ignorance of the Athenians but offers them hope in repenting of their errors & embracing the God he presents (Acts 17:30).
18. Why is Paul so concerned that the Athenians embrace the true God? Paul tells the Athenians that the true God has assigned a future day in which Jesus will judge every one of them in accord with his standard of righteousness (Acts 17:31).
19. In what way is the resurrection of Jesus a proof of a future, investigative judgment? By resurrecting Jesus, God acknowledges that his work of salvation for all men is complete thus making necessary a final examination to demonstrate who has accepted this salvation & who has not (Acts 17:31; Rom. 4:25; 2 Cor. 5:10)..
20. Why did many of the Athenians mock Paul when he mentioned the resurrection of the dead? The Greeks believed in the natural immortality of the soul & that matter was not necessary to continued living (Acts 17:32; 2 Tim. 1:10).
21. What can we learn about reaching unchurched pagans from Paul’s experience in Athens? Upon arriving in a new city we should survey the territory; find those of like faith; speak of Jesus to those who will listen; accept any invitation to speak to a larger audience; begin with points on which there is agreement; & tactfully lead your hearers to understand sin, righteousness, & judgment to come (Acts 17:16-34; John 16:8; Rom. 1:19-22).
by Rick Marin | Nov 29, 2023 | 2023 4th Quarter
By what means was Naaman healed?
(Daniel 4; 2 Kings 5:1-19; Matt. 19:16-22; Luke 19:1-10; John 3:1-12; 19:38-42) Blog: Nov. 26-Dec. 02, 2023
Prepared by Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: The mission of the church is to call everyone, be they friends or not, to come to Jesus Church members prepare for mission by praying, counseling together, organizing, & agreeing on a Bible-based plan. God works with them to fill his church with disciples who fellowship together and continually desire to learn more about God.
Employees and Prisoners
1. Who did God place in the court of Babylon as a witness to Nebuchadnezzar? God placed Daniel & his three friends in Nebuchadnezzar’s court as witnesses for the true God (Dan. 1:6).
2. Through what events did God try to win Nebuchadnezzar to himself? God used the dream of Daniel 2, the fiery furnace experience of Daniel 3, & the dream of Daniel 4 to bring the king to himself (Dan. 2, 3, & 4).
3. In what way was Daniel prepared to so quickly interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream about a tree? It was because Daniel believed God’s interpretation of the dream in Daniel 2 that he was able to interpret the dream of the tree so quickly (Dan. 4:19; 2 Chron. 20:20).
4. What was revealed in Daniel 2 that helped Daniel interpret the dream of the tree? God told Nebuchadnezzar that the birds & beasts were under his rule, that brass represented worldwide rule, that iron represented strength, & Daniel studied the book of Kings where kings are compared to trees (Dan. 2:38-40; 4:12, 15; 2 Kings 14:9).
5. What does Nebuchadnezzar’s seven-year insanity and recovery tell us about God? God can use extreme measures for the conversion of a soul (Dan. 4:33).
6. By what means was Nebuchadnezzar restored to sanity? It was by lifting the eye of faith to the God of heaven that Nebuchadnezzar was restored (Dan. 4:34; Psa. 123:1-4; Eph. 2:8).
7. Who did God supply as a witness to mighty Naaman in Syria? God provided a captive maid who only commented about God’s prophet in Samaria. She must have had a reputation for honesty (2 Kings 5:3).
8. By what means was Naaman healed from his leprosy? It was by faith in the word of God’s prophet that Naaman was healed (2 Kings 5:13-14; Luke 17:19).
9. What should we learn from the way both Nebuchadnezzar and Naaman were brought to faith in the true God? Both were brought to faith by the words of a captive employee. Those with powerful employers should take courage & speak boldly to their boss when an opportunity arises & prisoners with their jailers (Acts 4:31; Eph. 6:20).
10. How did Paul, the prisoner, win some of mighty Nero’s household to faith in Jesus? Paul must have been a living testimony in behavior & speech to those who guarded and visited him while a prisoner in Rome (Phil. 1:20; 4:22; 1 Cor. 9:22).
Religious Leaders
11. What brought Nicodemus to Jesus? The miracles that Jesus did prompted Nicodemus to go to Jesus (John 3:2).
12. Was Jesus a friend of Nicodemus before their night interview? No, friendship is not necessary before telling a person the truth about Jesus (John 3:1-2).
13. What did Jesus determine that the law-abiding Nicodemus needed? Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again: right doctrine alone will save no one (John 3:7; Phil. 1:15-16).
14. What did Jesus tell Nicodemus that he would have to do before he could be born again? Jesus told Nicodemus that he must believe in the crucified Savior in order to receive the Holy Spirit & be born again (John 3:14-18; Gal. 3:2, 14).
The Rich
15. Was Joseph of Arimathea already a believer in Jesus before Jesus was crucified? Yes, he is called “Jesus’ disciple” when he came to the cross (Matt. 27:57; John 19:38).
16. Why is it so hard for rich people to follow Jesus? Those who are rich usually trust in their riches rather than in God (Matt. 13:22; 19:21-26; 1 Tim. 6:17).
17. How did Zaccheus demonstrate that he believed in Jesus? Zaccheus showed his faith by his works for he gave half his wealth to the poor & to anyone he had cheated he returned fourfold (Luke 19:8-9; Jam. 2:17-18)
18. Did Jesus have many friends among the mighty? No, most of Jesus’ friends were humble fishermen or despised women (John 15:14; 1 Cor. 1:26).
by Rick Marin | Nov 29, 2023 | 4Q2023S
¿Por qué medio fue Naamán sanado?
(Daniel 4; 2 Reyes 5:1-19; Mateo 19:16-22; Lucas 19:1-10; Juan 3:1-12; 19:38-42) Blog: Nov. 26-Dic. 02, 2023
Preparado por Ricardo Marín – Pregonero de Justicia PO Box 700, Fallbrook, CA 92088-0700 USA
REPASO: La misión de la iglesia es llamar a todos, sean amigos o no, a venir a Jesús. Los miembros de la iglesia se preparan para la misión orando, consultando juntos, organizándose y acordando un plan basado en la Biblia. Dios trabaja con ellos para llenar su iglesia con discípulos que tienen compañerismo y continuamente desean aprender más acerca de Dios.
Empleados y prisioneros
1. ¿A quién puso Dios en el corte de Babilonia como testigo ante Nabucodonosor? Dios colocó a Daniel y sus tres amigos en la corte de Nabucodonosor como testigos del Dios verdadero (Dan. 1:6).
2. ¿Mediante qué acontecimientos intentó Dios ganarse a Nabucodonosor para sí? Dios usó el sueño de Daniel 2, la experiencia del horno de fuego de Daniel 3 y el sueño de Daniel 4 para traer al rey a sí mismo (Dan. 2, 3 y 4).
3. ¿De qué manera estaba preparado Daniel para interpretar tan rápidamente el sueño de Nabucodonosor acerca de un árbol? Fue porque Daniel creyó en la interpretación de Dios del sueño en Daniel 2 que pudo interpretar el sueño del árbol tan rápidamente (Dan. 4:19; 2 Crón. 20:20).
4. ¿Qué se reveló en Daniel 2 que ayudó a Daniel a interpretar el sueño del árbol? Dios le dijo a Nabucodonosor que las aves y las bestias estaban bajo su dominio, que el bronce representaba el dominio mundial, que el hierro representaba la fuerza, y Daniel estudió el libro de los Reyes, donde los reyes se comparan con los árboles (Dan. 2:38-40; 4:12, 15; 2 Rey. 14:9).
5. ¿Qué nos dice acerca de Dios los siete años de locura y recuperación de Nabucodonosor? Dios puede usar medidas extremas para la conversión de un alma (Dan. 4:33).
6. ¿Por qué medio Nabucodonosor recuperó la cordura? Fue al levantar el ojo de la fe hacia el Dios del cielo que Nabucodonosor fue restaurado (Dan. 4:34; Sal. 123:1-4; Efe. 2:8).
7. ¿A quién proporcionó Dios como testigo al poderoso Naamán en Siria? Dios proporcionó una sierva cautiva que solo comentaba sobre el profeta de Dios en Samaria. Ella debe haber tenido reputación de honesta (2 Rey. 5:3).
8. ¿Por qué medio fue Naamán sanado de su lepra? Fue por la fe en la palabra del profeta de Dios que Naamán fue sanado (2 Rey. 5:13-14; Luc. 17:19).
9. ¿Qué debemos aprender de la manera en que Nabucodonosor y Naamán llegaron a tener fe en el Dios verdadero? Ambos creyeron gracias a las palabras de un empleado cautivo. Aquellos con empleadores poderosos deben animarse y hablar con valentía a su jefe cuando surja la oportunidad y prisioneros con sus carceleros (Hech. 4:31; Efe. 6:20).
10. ¿Cómo ganó Pablo, prisionero, a algunos miembros de la casa del poderoso Nerón para la fe en Jesús? Pablo debe haber sido un testimonio vivo en conducta y palabra para aquellos que lo custodiaban y visitaban mientras estaba prisionero en Roma (Fil. 1:20; 4:22; 1 Cor. 9:22).
Lideres religiosos
11. ¿Qué llevó a Nicodemo a Jesús? Los milagros que Jesús hizo impulsaron a Nicodemo a ir a Jesús (Juan 3:2).
12. ¿Era Jesús amigo de Nicodemo antes de su entrevista nocturna? No, la amistad no es necesaria antes de decirle a una persona la verdad sobre Jesús (Juan 3:1-2).
13. ¿Qué determinó Jesús que necesitaba Nicodemo, respetuoso de la ley? Jesús le dijo a Nicodemo que necesitaba nacer de nuevo: la doctrina correcta por sí sola no salvará a nadie (Juan 3:7; Fil. 1:15-16).
14. ¿Qué le dijo Jesús a Nicodemo que tendría que hacer antes de poder nacer de nuevo? Jesús le dijo a Nicodemo que debía creer en el Salvador crucificado para poder recibir el Espíritu Santo y nacer de nuevo (Juan 3:14-18; Gál. 3:2, 14).
Los ricos
15. ¿José de Arimatea ya creía en Jesús antes de que Jesús fuera crucificado? Sí, se le llama “discípulo de Jesús” cuando vino a la cruz (Mat. 27:57; Juan 19:38).
16. ¿Por qué les resulta tan difícil a los ricos seguir a Jesús? Los ricos generalmente confían en sus riquezas más que en Dios (Mat. 13:22; 19:21-26; 1 Tim. 6:17).
17. ¿Cómo demostró Zaqueo que creía en Jesús? Zaqueo mostró su fe con sus obras porque dio la mitad de sus riquezas a los pobres y a cualquiera a quien había engañado le devolvió el cuádruplo (Luc. 19:8-9; Stgo. 2:17-18)
18. ¿Tenía Jesús muchos amigos entre los poderosos? No, la mayoría de los amigos de Jesús eran pescadores humildes o mujeres despreciadas (Juan 15:14; 1 Cor. 1:26).
