Conservative Friends Bible Study of Mark #13 Chapter 08 Verse 34 - 38, Chapter 09 Verse 1

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This session returns to and focuses on Mark 8:34 to Mark 8:38. The meanings of the words follow, deny, self and awe are examined. Some historical context concerning physical crucifixions are presented, followed by a discussion of “taking up the inward cross”. There is also discussion on the creation of Adam, the garden of Eden and on sin. An important point is made, however, that Friends have not accepted the later dogma of "original sin". Finally, another discussion ensues regarding Jesus as the Second Adam as well as the Son of God.
The following words were covered in this episode...
Akoloutheō v. – follow someone who is taking the lead
Heauton – self, (ego)
Autos – self, (ego)
Phobos – fear, reverential awe/respect = Hebrew: yirah
Stauros – cross (a form of execution)
Cheir – upper limb, hand, arm
Phroneō v. – think
Hubris – insolence, arrogance, egotism, pride
Pneuma – spirit
Psuchē - spirit, soul, life, the life animating spirit
Huios tou Anthrōpou - Son of [the] Man, Son of Mankind, Son of Adam
Anthrōpos – man, mankind; Hebrew: ’adam = man, mankind; (Hebrew: ’adamah = (red) earth)
Taking up the (inward) Cross of Christ
Regeneration = Second Birth, being born again (a spiritual birth)
Metanoia – repentance, a transformation in mindset, a paradigmatic shift in one's way of thinking
Hebrew: Ruach - breath, spirit
Huios tou Theou – Son of God
Huios – son
Prophētēs, = pro-phē-tēs = for+speak+er – prophet, a spokesman for God

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