| Trigger |
Topic |
|---|
| Observation |
|---|
| Practical Response |
|---|
| 138 |
Forgiving Sin |
| Jesus suprises a crowd of onlookers by first forgiving the sins of a cripple and then proving his authority to do so by healing the man. |
| Consider what Jesus can do in your life beyond the meeting physical needs (external wants). Ask yourself, "is my sin forgiven?" and "is Jesus able to forgive my sin?" |
| 139 |
Calling the Publican |
| Jesus invited the despised tax collector named Matthew to become one of his followers. |
| Write down what you think Jesus meant by the healthy and the sick. Ask yourself, "which group would I fall into? Would Jesus spend time with me?" |
| 140 |
Describing the Soils |
| Jesus described four differing types of soils to illustrate the variety of conditions he found in a man's readiness for his message. |
| Decide which type of soil best represents the condition of your heart. |
| 141 |
Defining Greatness |
| Jesus described that true greatness is achieved by service to others. |
| Do several servanthood activities this week. Compare the servant mode to your normal operating procedure. Is it the same or different? |
| 142 |
Healing the Blind Man |
| Jesus healed a man born blind and claimed to be the light of the world. |
| Write down what you would tell somebody Jesus means to you if you were asked like the blind man in the story was asked. |
| 143 |
Calming the Storm |
| Jesus calmed a ferocious storm causing the disciples on board the boat to wonder, "What kind of man is this?" |
| Given what you have learned about Jesus, write down how you would answer the question of the disciples regarding Jesus: "What kind of man is this?" |
| 144 |
Rising from the Dead |
| The resurrected Jesus encountered two disciples on the road to Emmaus, explaining his suffering and validating his resurrection. |
| Review the additional texts to see what the Bible in advance of the events had to say about Jesus. Record your discoveries. |
