Topic 2 Uses of Bible in Worship Flashcards
1
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Why might Christians read the bible in private?
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- looking for….
- Moral guidance
Eg commandments, Jesus’ example - Comfort (to feel god is close to them)
Eg Jesus’ temptations (emphasises Jesus’ humanity)
3. Educate about jesus/god Eg gospels (life of jesus)
2
Q
Give some examples of what Christians might do in private worship…
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- Daily bible reading time to grow closer to god
- Bible reading notes to focus on a set passage based on a theme, followed by a prayer
- Schemes that encourage reading the bible over the year
- Meditation -> reading slowly several times so meaning sinks in -> hope to sense inner guidance of god through reading scripture
3
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What do CofE services usually include?
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- Old Testament reading
- New Testament reading
- gospel reading
- readings listed in lectionary (table of psalms + readings authorised for use in public worship by Anglican churches)
4
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What happens during the sermon?
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- builds on readings
- vicar might explain teaching / relate it to everyday life (point of sermon is to teach congreagation about what they just heard)
Eg if read Good Samaritan might preach about helping others
5
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What stories are ceremonies like baptism + holy communion based on?
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- baptism links to Jesus’ baptism
- holy communion + last supper in Luke 22
6
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Do hymns + songs reflect bible teaching?
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Yes eg the lord’s my shepherd has words from matt 25 , sheep + goats
7
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What other ways can Christian’s educate themselves?
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- Study groups
- Alpha courses (opportunity to learn about + discuss the faith)
- Sunday school ( bible is focus + used to help children understand basics of moral teachings in an accesssible way)
- Youth groups (engage young people in the faith, passage from bible will be studied)
- Classes (before people undertake ceremonies eg marriage, attend classes to increase their faith) bible will feature in the classes
