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Teacher’s Guide: Engaging with The Doctrine of Flesh and Bone
Objective:
● To empower students through active participation, fostering understanding of the Doctrine of Flesh and Bone.
● To prepare them to teach others what they have learned.
Session Structure:
● Opening Prayer/Reflection:
Begin with a brief prayer or moment of reflection to set the tone.
Session Overview:
In this sample we will cover 21 verses containing essential content from the book series. The teacher will share a weekly session plan consisting of four (4) sessions. After the four-session study, a review and brief test will take place.
The Doctrine of Flesh and Bone
Chapter I: Flesh and Bone Goes to Heaven
The Immortal Flesh and Bone of Jesus
- Verse 1: Currently wrapped in immortal flesh and bone, Jesus is in heaven at His Father’s right hand.
- Verse 2: As promised, He has long since entertained His disciples with a feast at His table, with His host of angels aiding in the formation of our heaven and earth.
- Verse 3: Jesus said His next assignment would be to prepare a mansion for those who follow His teachings, which are administered to us by the Holy Ghost.
- Verse 4: Just as His own received Him not, millions today still do not understand His divine nature, His journey to the earth He created, or where He came from.
- Verse 5: Heaven prepared a forerunner to make a straight path for Him: John the Baptist. As noted in John 10:41, the people said of John, “John did no miracles, but everything he said about this man is genuine.”
John the Baptist’s Prophetic Role
- Verse 6: Jesus desires all to understand John the Baptist’s statements, such as: “The one cometh after me will baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”
- Verse 7: However, even John’s disciples missed this message. In Acts 19:2-4, they said, “We don’t know if there be any Holy Ghost.”
- Verse 8: John’s prophecy of a different kind of baptism is fulfilled in John 14:26 and John 16:1. Yet, few believed John most significant comment: “He that cometh from above is above all” (John 3:31-36).
- Verse 9: Statements like “He is in the bosom of the Father,” “Shall not perish,” and “Never see corruption” point directly to the nature of Jesus’s flesh.
Jesus’ Unchanging Flesh and Bone
- Verse 10: The Word became flesh, transforming into the immutable, unchanging, and incorruptible substance of divine flesh.
- Verse 11: Psalms 16:10 confirms, “Flesh will survive condemnation and corruption.”
- Verse 12: Martha’s statement about Lazarus: “By this time, he stinketh.” But Jesus assured her, “Didn’t I tell you, if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
- Verse 13: Jesus’s response highlights the eternal nature of His flesh—neither Lazarus’s flesh nor believers’ flesh will ever “stink” because of Him. This example also foreshadows Jesus’s resurrection.
- Verse 14: Upon His victory over death, hell, and the grave, Jesus invited His disciples to examine His body, declaring, “A spirit has not flesh and bone as ye see me have.”
The Resurrection of Flesh and Bone
- Verse 15: Thomas’ doubt led him to thrust his hand into Jesus’s side, confirming the truth of His resurrection.
- Verse 16: The distinction between Jesus’s resurrection and Lazarus’s is notable: Lazarus needed help, was bound in grave clothes, and had a napkin on his face.
- Verse 17: Jesus, however, rose with His napkin neatly laid aside (Acts 2:27, Psalms 16:10). His immortal flesh and bone remain incorruptible and await those who will join Him in heaven.
Chapter II: Ordered to Make Man
The Creation of Humanity in His Image
- Verse 18: Recognizing that angels were not suited to govern His creations, the Father designed a new being: man. Unlike angels, who serve as ministers and messengers, humans are created to rule, show mercy, and endure suffering gracefully—qualities Christ exemplifies in the flesh.
- Verse 19: As stated in 1 Peter 2:9: “You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…”
Flesh and Bone: The Key to Union
- Verse 20: God declared, “It is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18), creating Eve from Adam’s rib—a union of flesh and bone. This mirrors the Father’s plan for Christ: just as Adam found a companion in Eve, Christ finds His in the Church, His bride, formed of His flesh and bone.
- Verse 21: Genesis 1:26 states: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” Jesus affirms this truth.
This book series reflects the teachings found in the Doctrine of Flesh and Bone, reinforcing the themes of Jesus’s nature and the creation of humanity. Each verse is designed to deepen understanding and engagement among members.
As students of the Doctrine of Flesh and Bone, we want to emphasize the seriousness of the knowledge we will gain through our studies. While earthly financial benefits may seem appealing, we hope you understand that the true rewards await us when we see Jesus as He is.
In 1 John 3:2, it is stated: “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
This scripture reminds us that our focus should be on our spiritual growth and relationship with Christ, as this is where our ultimate fulfillment lies. The knowledge gleaned from our sessions is not just for personal enrichment but equips us to share the transformative power of Jesus’s teachings with others. As we delve deeper into understanding our faith, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to the calling placed upon us, knowing that our true inheritance is found in Him.
