The Life of Jesus: Luke 8:22-25
During this semester, we are going to be walking through Luke's gospel to gain a better understanding of Jesus, who he is and what he has done. In the app, under House Church, there is a tab labeled Luke resources that has additional resources for Luke and we will continue to add as time goes on.
** This gospel is written by Luke. Luke was an associate of the Apostle Paul who was likely a medical doctor, possibly from Antioch of Syria, who is not Jewish. Luke is distinct in that it is the longest gospel and that it has a sequel, Acts. Luke introduces Jesus and his ministry as well as how his ministry relates to the early church. His gospel highlights the activity of a powerful and faithful God through Jesus, the promised savior.
4. What do the disciples learn about Jesus’s authority and power in this situation and what were their reactions to seeing this miracle?
These questions are written to be used during our house church meetings. If you find yourself unable or attend a gathering this week we encourage you to use these questions at home to sink more deeply into this series.
Opening Questions:
Opening Questions:
1. What is something or a time where you have struggled to believe or trust someone will follow through with what they say?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 8:22-25
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What is the reaction of the disciples to the storm?
3. What does this tell us about JesusRead and Reflect: Read Luke 8:22-25
Take a moment to get your bearings; look at the surrounding stories by reading the subtitles around this week’s passage. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or definitions for new words and ideas. Listening to other translations of the Bible can both clarify and enrich the meanings of these readings.
Discussion:
1. What stands out to you in this passage?
2. What is the reaction of the disciples to the storm?
4. What do the disciples learn about Jesus’s authority and power in this situation and what were their reactions to seeing this miracle?
5. What is difficult or encouraging about this passage?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)1. What is the difference between believing in spite of circumstances, and obeying in spite of feelings and consequences?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
2. What can I trust about God’s character even when my own character falters?
Prayer:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
Pray for the families in your house church and the people on your Top Five cards.
Announcements:
- Next week is Holy Week. We have our Maundy Thursday service at 7pm and Good Friday Service at 7pm.
- Check the app and the H2O for Holy Week section for more information on our Holy Week fast and support of Living Water International.
- Easter is Sunday, March 31 at 10am and we have 5 baptisms that day! We will send out a push notification next week to signup for our lunch celebration after the service!!
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