Chapter 3 Hidden Heroes
Points to Ponder:
" John doesn't look like the prophet who would be the transition between law and grace. He doesn't look like a hero. Heroes seldom."
1.) In what way do heroes seldom look like heroes?
2.) What's your picture of a hero?
" For every hero in the spotlight, there are dozens in the shadows. They don't get press. They don't draw crowds. They don't even write books(!). But behind every avalanche is a snowflake.Behind a rock slide is a pebble. An atomic explosion begins with one atom. And a revival can begin with one sermon."
1.) What " heroes out of the spotlight" do you know?
2.) What makes them heroes?
" We'd do well to keep our eyes open. Tomorrow's Spurgeon might be mowing your lawn. And the hero who inspires him might be nearer than you think. He might be in your mirror."
1.) Have you been a hero to anyone?
2.) Could you be a hero to anyone?
Wisdom from the Word
Read Mark 1:1-8. How would you describe John in modern terms? How did his appearance and lifestyle help him accomplish his mission? In what way was he a hero?
Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-11; 6:4-10; 11:22-28. What do you learn about Paul from these passages? What in them describes the kind of hero he was? Do these passages encourage or discourage you? Why?
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