Let’s take some time to reflect and pray before we head to worship together. Take time to pay attention to what you are paying attention to- this shapes our thoughts and eventually our actions. Look back through the past week. What have you learned about Jesus that you appreciate? Really look at everyday and reflect back through the week. What …

Read Matthew 26:14-30 Judas had been walking, living, and learning from Jesus for three years. Imagine the closeness of their relationship. Really think about the intimacy that develops from shared lives. From the highs and lows of ministry, conflict, and countless meals. Jesus knows that Judas has betrayed Him, and yet still invites him to the table, involves him in …

Read Matthew 20:29-34 Try right now to navigate to your car with your eyes completely closed – no peeking. How does blindness feel?  Why do you think that they ask for mercy and not their sight? Why do you think Jesus makes them be specific? As you sit and imagine yourself sitting alongside these men on the road – what …

Read Luke 19:1-10 Based on this passage, what do we learn about Zacchaeus? Who is he? What’s he like? What do you think Zacchaeus learns about Jesus from his encounter? Zacchaeus is so obviously moved by his interaction with Jesus, that he boldly declares his sin and his work to make things right. I know this is speculation – but …

Read Luke 11:37-54 Today a Pharisee invites Jesus over to his house. Hmmm. Interesting. Then Jesus begins to “tell him about himself”, as well as others there!  What do these listeners hear about themselves?  What is Jesus trying to help them understand about themselves? What is revealed about Jesus in this section?

Read Luke 10:25-37 The expert in the Law comes to questions Jesus. Why do you think that he comes? What do you think he learns in this discussion with Jesus? Are there ways that you try to justify yourself and not own up to sin in your life? Jesus chooses a Samaritan to star in His teaching here. The Samaritans …

We are going to continue looking at interactions Jesus has with men in the gospels. Today we will start with a couple of the disciples of John the Baptist.  Read Luke 7:18-35 It is obvious that Jesus has a great amount of esteem for John the Baptist. How do you think Jesus feels about John’s questions? What do you think …