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Week 50 Discussion Notes:¹

1. Should we construe Christ’s Words in John 13:14-15 as instructions to wash one another’s feet, in as similar manner as we partake of Holy Communion? (Day 344)
   If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.   [15]  For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you
2. Kempis wrote in Chapter 12 of Book 4 of The Imitation of Christ that one must prepare one’s heart for Christ, as one would prepare one’s home for an honored guest. How do you prepare for guests? How do you prepare your heart for Communion? (Day 345 & 346)
3. What role, if any, should the church take in determining who is permitted to partake of Holy Communion? (Day 347)
4. Have you ever refrained from assisting another person on the grounds that you did not want to get involved, or were afraid of possible negative consequences
   arising from your assistance? If so, were you justified, in view of the the parable of the good Samaritan? Are you ever justified in refraining from rendering assistance, when doing so seems dangerous or foolish? (Day 350)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 4 , Chapter 12 : The Communicant Should Prepare Himself for Christ with Great Care (December 11, 2012)
2. Book 4 , Chapter 13 : With All Her Heart the Devout Soul Should Desire Union with Christ in the Sacrement (December 14, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

Week 49 Discussion Notes:¹

1. What purpose does the “Examination” serve, prior to taking communion? What are the arguments for and against either examination by the church; or self examination? (Day 337)
2. In Chapter 10 of THE IMITATION OF CHRIST, Kempis warns us to be vigilant in preparing for Communion; but in THE LITTLE KEMPIS, he warns against being so cautious as to miss the benefits of taking Communion. How do you stike a balance between these two concerns? (Day 338 & 339)
3. In chapter 11 of THE IMITATION OF CHRIST, Kempis referred to the two physical needs we require, food and light. Do you agree these needs are directly analogous to our spiritual needs by which we are fed and illuminated–communion and the Word of God? (Day 342)
4. According to John Wesley, a good conscience is one which causes no offense. In order to have a clear conscience, we need to have a correct understanding of God’s Word. Is it possible to walk according to God’s will, if we don’t know his Word. (Day 342)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 4 , Chapter 10 : Do Not Lightly Forego Holy Communion (December 4, 2012)
2. Book 4 , Chapter 11 : The Body of Christ and Sacred Scripture Are Most Necessary to a Faithful Sole (December 6, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes:

Week 48 Discussion Notes:¹

1. In Chapter 8, Kempis wrote that if we wish to be Christ’s disciple, we must offer ourselves to Him with all our heart. Devotion to Christ isn’t so hard at church, or where other Christians congregate. It is quite another thing to show one’s devotion to Christ in places where God is disrespected or hated. (Day 331 & 332)
2. What does the Bible say about hypocrisy? Do you imagine that God appreciates hypocrisy any more than you do? (Day 332)
3. In Chapter 9, Kempis wrote, in the voice of the Disciple, “What can I do for all my sins but humbly confess and lament them, and implore Your mercy without ceasing?” Indeed, what else can we do but confess and lament them? We know the strong terms in which God condemns sin (Day 334 and 335)
4. How much would you sacrifice for another person? Does the gender, age, or relationship to you make a difference? (If so, why?) How much would you sacrifice for God? (Day 336)

The Christian Mens Breakfast group meets this Saturday and (almost) every other Saturday at a local restaurant in Davie, FL. Call Tom Truex, or use the CONTACT tab at K-Line.ORG to get more information.

Our discussion will focus on the Chapters listed below, from The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas à Kempis.²

All items listed below are online at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Book 4 , Chapter 8 : The Offering of Christ on the Cross; Our Offering (November 27, 2012)
2. Book 4 , Chapter 9 : We Should Offer Ourselves and All That We Have to God, Praying for All (November 30, 2012)

Also Posted this Week at ImitateChrist.ORG:

1. Challoner’s Reflections³ on The Imitation of Christ for each of the above chapters.

Footnotes: