Read Luke 10:38-42, does it suggest a:
What do these words mean for your life today?
Read Luke 10:41-42 aloud more than once.
How does putting the emphasis on different words each time you read Jesus’ words give a different appreciation for what He says to Martha, to Mary, and to you?
Read Luke 10:38-42. The Picture It! Method of Bible Study is a great way to engage this story. Are you more Martha or Mary?
How do you picture Martha responding to Jesus’ words about her? About Mary?
How do you picture Mary responding to Jesus’ words about Martha? About her?
What do you picture the disciples thinking as they listen to this conversation/intervention?
Read Luke 7:16. Where do you need God to be at work in your life today?
If God came up to you today and asked, "How can I help you?", what would your answer be?
As you give thanks for His abundant help in prayer, pray also for where you need His help?
Insert your name in Luke 7:16.
As you place your name in what God has done and the reaction of the people to His hand at work, where would you say that God has come to help you?
How does that lead you to thank Him for His presence and His work in your life today?
Put Luke 7:11-17 into your own words, into your own life experience.
If you had been in the crowd and had seen the miracle, how would you share this story with a friend who was not there?
Which of the four "scenes" would you emphasize? Why?
In Luke 7:11-17, does it suggest at:
What do these words mean for your life today?
Read Luke 7:16 aloud more than once.
How does putting the emphasis on different words each time you read ...
GOD HAS COME TO HELP HIS PEOPLE
... give a different appreciation for who Jesus is and what He is doing in your life?
Read Luke 7:11-17. The Picture it! method of Bible Study works great with tis story. What do yo see as the two crowds meet?
How do you identify with the pain of the widowed mother?
What do you see in the reaction of the mom when her son comes back to life?
How do you picture the crowds responding?
The 12 disciples responding?
Who do you identify with most in the story?
Why?
Read Luke 7:6-8. The centurion pleads/prays not for himself but for his servant.
Who has God laid on your heart to pray for each day?
What are you seeking God to do? How is that stretching and growing your faith?