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WHAT DOES THE BIBLE REALLY TEACH?

A Godly View of Life (Part 2)

Based on chapter 13 of the book What Does the Bible Really Teach? available on jw.org.
OBJECTIVE: Explore what you believe and why, examine what the Bible teaches, and
see how you can explain your beliefs to others.

WHY DOES GOD RESTRICT THE USE OF BLOOD?

1 EXPLORE YOUR BELIEFS

What might some people say?

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What do you believe?

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Why do you believe that?

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 2 EXAMINE WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES

Blood is sacred to God.

(See chapter 13 of the Bible Teach book, paragraphs 10-16.)

Read Genesis 9:3, 4; Leviticus 17:13, 14.

Why does God prohibit us from consuming blood?

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Read Acts 15:28, 29.

Should Christians drink blood, eat meat that has not been bled, or accept blood transfusions?

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If your doctor told you to abstain from alcohol, would you inject it into your veins?

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 The Mosaic Law emphasized the only proper use of blood.
(See chapter 13 of the Bible Teach book, paragraphs 17-19.)

Read Leviticus 17:11.

How did the use of blood in sacrifices benefit God’s people in ancient times?

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Read John 3:16; Hebrews 9:11, 12.

What did Jesus accomplish by offering his own lifeblood?

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How do you feel knowing that Jesus gave his life in your behalf?

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 3 EXPLAIN YOUR BELIEFS

IF SOMEONE SAYS...

The Bible’s view of blood is outdated.

YOU MIGHT REPLY...

It’s true that what the Bible says about blood was written a long time ago. But I believe
that it still applies to Christians because...

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What scripture could you share with the person?

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Bearing in mind the person’s viewpoint, how would you reason on that scripture?

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IF SOMEONE SAYS...

What if a doctor says that you’ll die without a blood transfusion?

YOU MIGHT REPLY...

If the situation is that serious, can anyone guarantee that I will not die if I do accept
blood? But there is someone who can guarantee that he will bring us back to life...

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What scripture could you share with the person?

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Bearing in mind the person’s viewpoint, how would you reason on that scripture?

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