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

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 leadHeauton – self, (ego)  Autos – self, (ego)Phobos – fear, reverential awe/respect = Hebrew: yirahStauros – cross (a form of execution)Cheir – upper limb, hand, armPhroneō v. – thinkHubris – insolence, arrogance, egotism, pridePneuma – spiritPsuchē - spirit, soul, life, the life animating spiritHuios tou Anthrōpou - Son of [the] Man, Son of Mankind, Son of AdamAnthrōpos – man, mankind; Hebrew: ’adam = man, mankind; (Hebrew: ’adamah = (red) earth)Taking up the (inward) Cross of ChristRegeneration = 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, spiritHuios tou Theou – Son of GodHuios – sonProphētēs, = pro-phē-tēs = for+speak+er – prophet, a spokesman for GodA complete list of our podcasts,  organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel.  The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit  ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups.  Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website.   Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes.   Contact us through our website.