The Life of Jesus: Luke 18:35-43
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 is the beggar's response to the healing?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 stories have you seen or heard of miraculous healings? What do you think about those stories?
Read and Reflect: Read Luke 18:35-43
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 does the blind beggar do as Jesus approaches Jericho?
3. How did people in the crowd following Jesus react to the blind beggar? What did the beggar do in the face of opposition?Read and Reflect: Read Luke 18:35-43
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 does the blind beggar do as Jesus approaches Jericho?
5. If you witnessed this, what would your reaction be?
6. What is difficult or encouraging about this passage?
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
Go Deeper: (optional for the group or to reflect on personally at home)
- What do we learn about God’s responsibility vs. man’s responsibility in regard to salvation from these two parables?
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:
- Summer Sessions begin next Wednesday at 630PM!! All House Churches gather together in the Library at Westlake for dinner and study. This year we will focus on The Holy Spirit. Each week a different House Church will be providing dinner for the whole group.
- Week 1 - June 5 - Richmond
- Week 2 - June 12 - Sugar Land
- Week 3 - June 19 - North Katy
- Week 4 - June 26 - West Katy
- All youth and their friends currently in 5th-12th grade are invited to take part in our first ever Gather2Go July 10-14. This is a time filled with serving our community, gathering together for prayer, worship, and great times!! Sign up in the app under the Gather2Go tab!! contact Hannah, hannah@gatherwithus.church for more information.
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