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Small group
discussion guide
Discussion groups
might wish to prepare their own topics, request topics from the group, use the
following suggested topics, or mix and match all three.
Suggested topics:
1. How do you
personally understand the “real presence of Christ” in the Lord’s Supper?
2. Please share your
thoughts on Jesus Christ retaining his “full humanity” after his ascension.
3. Why were the
terms “participation” and “relational” used to describe the bread and the wine?
4. Dr. Hunsinger
spoke of the incarnation as a “mystery.” Why don’t we fully understand it?
5. What do you think
of the “iron in the fire” (abiding distinction/inseparable unity) analogy?
6. Does the concept
of “transelementation” make sense to you? Please share your thoughts.
7. “Christ is
present in the communion despite our faith traditions.” What does this mean to
you?
8. How did the
interview impress on you the need to engage on historically divisive
issues?
A few simple
guidelines for leading a discussion: 1) Encourage open discussion. 2) Ask
questions relevant to the topic. 3) Listen attentively. 4) Encourage divergent
views. 5) Encourage everyone to participate. 6) Summarize and paraphrase. 7) Minimize
teaching and preaching.
Program Transcript (click to view):
Introduction:You’re
Included is the unique interview series devoted to practical implications
of a Christ-centered Trinitarian theology. Today’s guest is Dr. George
Hunsinger, PrincetonTheological
Seminary’s Hazel Thompson McCord Professor of Systematic Theology. Dr.
Hunsinger is an ordained Presbyterian minister and a major contributor to the
latest Presbyterian Catechism.
Dr.
George Hunsinger talks about the importance of keeping the focus on Christ and
the relational nature of the eucharist; how it can serve to break down
denominational barriers.
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Small group
discussion guide
Discussion groups
might wish to prepare their own topics, request topics from the group, use the
following suggested topics, or mix and match all three.
Suggested topics:
1. How can the
“order of salvation” become a distraction to keeping our focus on Christ?
2. It was emphasized
that the Eucharist should not be denied to “outside” believers. Why?
3. Please share your
thoughts on “ecumenism” and church unity in general.
4. In what ways did
the church “pie chart” change your perception of organized Christianity?
5. Do you view the
fragmentation of the Protestant church in a positive or a negative way? Why?
6. “Reconciled” and
“acceptable” diversity were mentioned regarding church unity. What do you think of this?
7. How do you
understand the concept, “priesthood of all believers”?
8. Do you think the
“Eucharistic unity” of the church can ever be achieved? Why or why not?
A few guidelines for leading a discussion: 1) Encourage open discussion. 2) Ask
questions relevant to the topic. 3) Listen attentively. 4) Encourage divergent
views. 5) Encourage everyone to participate. 6) Summarize and paraphrase. 7)
Minimize teaching and preaching.
Program Transcript (click to view):
Introduction:You’re
Included is the unique interview series devoted to practical implications
of a Christ-centered Trinitarian theology. Today’s guest is Dr. George
Hunsinger, Princeton Theological
Seminary’s Hazel Thompson McCord Professor of Systematic Theology. Dr.
Hunsinger is an ordained Presbyterian minister and a major contributor to the
latest Presbyterian Catechism.
In spring, our thoughts are directed toward the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. These spring celebrations are of "first importance" to us, for they remind us of the meaning of Jesus' death and the importance of his resurrection.
Because of God's great love for us, he sent his Son to die for us, to pay a ransom to redeem us from sin. This is a central truth of our lives as Christians. I hope that we never grow tired of celebrating and observing these monumental events. They should never become stale or routine.
The Lord's Supper is a memorial of our Savior's death by which he atoned for all our sins. Those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior participate in this service. Church members usually participate in the Lord's Supper service with their congregation. When this is not possible, it may be observed privately or in small groups.
"Look," said John the Baptist, "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29).
When you think of Jesus as the lamb of God, which lamb do you identify him with? Perhaps 1 Corinthians 5:7 pops into your mind: "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed." Jesus is our Passover Lamb. Based on that understanding, some people keep the Lord's Supper as an annual event.
The Lord’s Supper is a reminder of what Jesus did in the past, a symbol of our present relationship with him, and a promise of what he will do in the future. Let’s review these three aspects.
