Session 2: Paul of Tarsus
Preparation Resources
1) Primary text: Philippians 3:2-6
2) Extended Biblical texts (optional): Deuteronomy 30, Daniel 9, Nehemiah 9, Malachi 3, Isaiah 52
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 1: "Zeal"
4) Found in Him - Tim Keller sermon on Philippians 3:3-9
Discussion Topics
1) Let's start by taking a close look at the primary scripture passage. What are the important points that Paul is making here?
2) What are your impressions/understanding of who the pharisees were? Why did they think that "zeal" was so important?
3) An important argument made by proponents of the New Perspective on Paul is that Paul saw Jesus as the culmination and fulfillment of the long story of Israel. Let's try to understand and summarize the narrative of that "long story". See the extended Biblical texts cited above.
Notes for Discussion
1) Primary text: Philippians 3:2-6
2) Extended Biblical texts (optional): Deuteronomy 30, Daniel 9, Nehemiah 9, Malachi 3, Isaiah 52
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 1: "Zeal"
4) Found in Him - Tim Keller sermon on Philippians 3:3-9
Discussion Topics
1) Let's start by taking a close look at the primary scripture passage. What are the important points that Paul is making here?
2) What are your impressions/understanding of who the pharisees were? Why did they think that "zeal" was so important?
3) An important argument made by proponents of the New Perspective on Paul is that Paul saw Jesus as the culmination and fulfillment of the long story of Israel. Let's try to understand and summarize the narrative of that "long story". See the extended Biblical texts cited above.
Notes for Discussion