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

October 13, 2021 • Henry Jason

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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