Part 2 of our “Fundamentals” small group Bible study series. In this video the pastoral staff shares stories about their understanding of Jesus Christ and his importance to our life of faith.

If you’d like to participate in a small group discussion and Bible Study (via Zoom) related to the themes of this video contact the Bethany Lutheran Church office.

Questions about the Video

• In Pastor Nate’s reflection
  he shares a modern-day parable that aims to help people understand God’s desire
  to be human.  How did this parable help
  you think about the mission of Jesus differently?  What do you think the parable leaves out in
  terms of understanding Jesus’ mission?       
• Intern Rachel talked
  about the humanity of Jesus and the ways that the human nature of Jesus helps
  create a deeper connection.   Why do you think it is important for
  Christians to believe that Jesus was both fully human and fully divine?  What would be lost if we said Jesus was just
  human or just divine?  
• Pastor Gary’s video
  focuses on Jesus as Rabbi and Messiah, when you think about what Jesus means to
  you, which of these titles do you find more important? Why? Pastor Gary speaks
  about Jesus the Savior making everything right.
  How does this idea affect and influence the way you approach your life?      

A Word for the Road
Group members are encouraged to recite and memorize the theme
verse below throughout the week as a way of keeping the Conversation with God
going throughout the week. 
17 Christ himself is before all things, and in him all things hold
together. 18 He is the head of the body, the church; he is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first
place in everything. – Colossians 1:17-18