A few years ago I sat with Rev Dr Sean Winter from the Centre for Ministry, Melbourne and asked him how the Gospels shared the story of Jesus.
Sean is currently the Academic Dean, Co-ordinator of Studies in New Testament, and Associate Professor within the University of Divinity. He teaches across a range of New Testament subjects, is involved in the formation of candidates for ordained ministries within the UCA and speaks regularly at conferences, churches, and other events within and beyond the Uniting Church.
These videos are for Group or Individual Reflection and have questions attached for discussion, devotion or study:
Themes: Bible, Gospel, Jesus, Scripture
Sessions:
Session 1 – Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew with Rev Dr Sean Winter
For Group or Individual Reflection:
Read through the first four chapters of Matthew’s Gospel three times, and as you do:
a) Focus on the images that come to mind as you read, write, draw or paint these images as you reflect on them.
b) Focus on the words that shine out for you, make notes of the words as you read. Why do these words stick out for you?
c) Focus on the way that the author writes about Jesus. What do you think they’re saying about Jesus?
Questions:
When the lectionary cycle focuses on the Gospel of Matthew how could your community of faith exercise or experience it’s story of Jesus;
a) In worship?
b) In your daily life?
c) In mission?
Session 02 – Jesus in the Gospel of Mark with Rev Dr Sean Winter
For Group or Individual Reflection:
Read through the first four chapters of Mark’s Gospel three times, and as you do:
a) Focus on the images that come to mind as you read, write, draw or paint these images as you reflect on them.
b) Focus on the words that shine out for you, make notes of the words as you read. Why do these words stick out for you?
c) Focus on the way that the author writes about Jesus. What do you think they’re saying about Jesus?
Questions:
When the lectionary cycle focuses on the Gospel of Mark how could your community of faith exercise or experience it’s story of Jesus;
a) In worship?
b) In your daily life?
c) In mission?
Session 03 – Jesus in the Gospel of Luke with Rev Dr Sean Winter
For Group or Individual Reflection:
Read through the first four chapters of Luke’s Gospel three times, and as you do:
a) Focus on the images that come to mind as you read, write, draw or paint these images as you reflect on them.
b) Focus on the words that shine out for you, make notes of the words as you read. Why do these words stick out for you?
c) Focus on the way that the author writes about Jesus. What do you think they’re saying about Jesus?
Questions:
When the lectionary cycle focuses on the Gospel of Luke how could your community of faith exercise or experience it’s story of Jesus;
a) In worship?
b) In your daily life?
c) In mission?
Session 04 – Jesus in the Gospel of John with Rev Dr Sean Winter
For Group or Individual Reflection:
Read through the first four chapters of John’s Gospel three times, and as you do:
a) Focus on the images that come to mind as you read, write, draw or paint these images as you reflect on them.
b) Focus on the words that shine out for you, make notes of the words as you read. Why do these words stick out for you?
c) Focus on the way that the author writes about Jesus. What do you think they’re saying about Jesus?
Questions:
When the lectionary cycle focuses on the Gospel of John how could your community of faith exercise or experience it’s story of Jesus;
a) In worship?
b) In your daily life?
c) In mission?
Session 05 – Jesus In The Letters of Paul with Rev Dr Sean Winter
For Group or Individual Reflection:
Paul speaks of his faith/theology from the point where the risen Christ encounters him
a) What images/words/stories come to mind when you reflect on how the risen Christ has encountered you? Perhaps you can draw, paint, write about how you encounter Jesus.
b) How does the story of Jesus convert, challenge and change you? your church community?
c) What is the Good News for you?
Questions:
When the lectionary cycle focuses on the writings of Paul how could your community of faith exercise or experience it’s encounter with Jesus;
a) In worship?
b) In your daily life?
c) In mission?
