Cross Vision: Guiding Questions

Because we do not have a participant or leader guide for our study of Cross Vision, Joanna developed a list of guiding questions for us to use as we read through each chapter. We are going to become very familiar with these questions! I suggest writing them in the front of a notebook or binder (or even in the front cover of the book) and journaling your answers each week. As we take turns facilitating the discussion, these will also be the guiding questions. Here they are:

Cross Vision: Study Questions

How the Crucifixion of Jesus Makes Sense of Old Testament Violence

Greg Boyd

• What was the main point or ideas of this chapter? What stood out to you? What do you have questions about?
• How does this chapter build on “la idea grande” of the whole book?
• Is there a scripture from this chapter that you want to highlight?
• What questions, concerns or comments do you have about about God’s role in the Old Testament narrative?
• What is your current image of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit and does this chapter challenge, clarify, or confuse this image?
• Is your understanding of Jesus and the purpose/role of his crucifixion changing?
•  What is your current view of scripture and does this chapter challenge, clarify, or confuse that view?