Ignatius writes in paragraph 1 that he desires a union of flesh and spirit within the Church. What does he mean by this, and from where does such a union spring?

		

		

		

		

	

In 3, why does Ignatius, echoing St. Paul, tell the Magnesian Christians not to take advantage of their bishop’s youth? 

		

		

		

		

	

What does this paragraph tell us about the Office of the Ministry and our dealings with our pastors?

		

		

		

		

	

Against what is Ignatius warning in 4? How does this apply to contemporary church models being promoted nowadays?

		

		

		

		

	

Ignatius speaks of Christians having the “stamp” of God upon them? To what could this be a reference? What should proceed in us from bearing this stamp?

		

		

		

		

	

Ignatius again speaks of unity in 6. Why is it important that Christians not view their neighbors in a “human way”?

		

		

		

		

	

Upon what does Ignatius base his pleas for unity in 6, 7 & 13? 

		

		

		

		

	

Ignatius warns in 8-10 against the heresy of Judaizing. What is the danger of this?

		

		

		

	

What does Ignatius mean when he says that we should live in accordance with the Lord’s Day rather than the Sabbath? 

		

		

		

		

	

Is Ignatius’ statement at the end of 10 correct regarding the source of Christianity and Judaism?

		

		

		

		

	

How does the Christian character show forth in the Magnesians according to Ignatius in 12, and why is this so?

		

		

		

		

		

	

For what reason does Ignatius seek the Magnesians’ prayers?

		

		

		

		

		

		

	

Pr. David A. Kind

	

May 14, 2003