Conversations of Jesus – Jesus calls James and John – July 17, 2022
1. What has the Lord be doing in your life this week and/or what did He empress upon your heart during today’s message? 2. In the Video Jesus stropped the Disciples from their reaction of revenge; disciples said they wanted to protect Jesus’ honor, these people did not deserve him. What are your thoughts? Ever had a similar reaction? 3. Jesus had over a hundred Disciples (Luke 6:12-16) yet he chooses 12 to be apostles. What was the purpose of choosing 12? 4. Jesus scolded James and John saying, “You are going to get in the way of the truth” What do you think Jesus meant? How might we “get in the way of the truth? 5. The word Christian was first used as a derogatory term to label followers of Jesus, creating a Us/them mentality. Is it used differently today? 6. In the Video Jesus questioned the disciples desire to use the power of God to call down destruction “thunder” on others; does this happen today? How might God want us to use this power? 7. How can we be lifting YOU up in prayer this week?
Conversations of Jesus – Jesus and the paralyzed man July 10, 2022
1. What has the Lord be doing in your life this week and/or what did He empress upon your heart during today’s message? 2. Your seated on a plan and get into a discussion with the person next to you. About halfway through the discuss they say, I want my sins forgiven what should I do? What would you share with this person? 3. The scripture says that Jesus “preached the word to them” What was he preaching do you think? 4. Read Verse 5; Who is they’re in “their faith; and does this faith have anything to do with the man’s sins being forgiven? 5. What does the word Blasphemy mean to you? 6. Vs. 9 says that Jesus knew in his spirit what they were thinking in their hearts; is this part of his divine nature or human nature? Can we have this kind of discernment? Would it appear judgemental? 7. How can we be lifting YOU up in prayer this week?