Jesus Is Honoring
We will be connecting the words of Jesus in vs 9 to the compassion of Jesus in vs 13. First, we will look at someone who “heard of Jesus”, and intentionally acknowledged (honored) Jesus’ power and ability to heal and restore life. Then, someone who “just happened” to be at the city gate; a mom who was in the middle of a funeral processional. Her son was being taken to be buried. We will apply how these individuals responded to what Jesus had done (the lives that He restored) and how they honored Jesus in what they did next.
Jesus Is Freeing
Jesus is the same yesterday today and forever. He sets people free from sin and a worldly mindset. Are you ready to receive his truth and grace? The religious leaders wanted to kill Jesus because his message was radical. Jesus claimed to be God, and the Lord of the Sabbath. Jesus broke the spirit of corruption and religion, and led people to a greater way and a relationship with our good Father. Don’t be trapped in lies, deception, laziness or over striving. Trusting Jesus is your greatest joy and pure faith. The Sabbath is a gift to you, and God wants to be your peace.
Jesus Is Healing
What could it be like to spend a day with Jesus? How would you respond to HIs teaching and His miracles. We experience pain and devastation, but we have One who is a help in times of trouble.
Jesus Is Transforming
God disrupts our familiar routines and introduces us to His ways which are above our ways. The Holy Spirit personally guides and empowers us as we glorify Jesus more. How is God transforming you to be more like Jesus?
Jesus Is Transforming
God disrupts our familiar routines and introduces us to His ways which are above our ways. The Holy Spirit personally guides and empowers us as we glorify Jesus more. How is God transforming you to be more like Jesus?
Jesus Is Pursuing
How do you respond when God is pursuing you? God often gains our attention and alerts our minds before He wins our affection. How is God tenderizing your hearts? His presence never disappoints us.
Jesus Is Awakening
Nearness to Jesus lights a fire in our souls. Are you overlooking the promise and reality of the resurrection? Jesus comes beside us and reveals powerful truth. Are you convinced of and committed to Jesus and His mission?
New Normals
Do you ever get stuck in your faith? Have you seen people clinging to tradition and resisting what God is doing today? How do you know when to be flexible and trust God in a new season? Jesus was clear that new wine won't work in old wine skins.
A Movement
God moves through hearts and relationships. God's purpose is not to build religious institutions but to transform lives as part of an unstoppable movement. The Kingdom of God is expanding daily and Jesus will be glorified.
Courageously Share
How bold are you with your faith? Do you seek lost people, build healthy relationships, and lead them to Jesus? What holds you back from being on mission and how will you overcome these obstacles? It is time to courageously spread the gospel.