In Luke eight we see a glimpse of the power of Jesus, who is the Son of God. He displayed power over the storm as he calmed the tempest in an instant. He demonstrated his authority over the demonic forces as he cast them into a herd of pigs, releasing a man from his oppression
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Please read Luke 8:22-26 1. What is the key lesson from this miracle? How does this account display both Jesus deity and humanity? 2. Storms on the lake of Galilee are not uncommon, especially to seasoned fisherman. However, this storm was different, violent and life threatening. The disciples allowed these circumstances to dictate their actions.
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Purity It is often assumed that ‘purity’ is a particular concern for singles and that it means abstaining from sex until marriage, but the NT presents a call to everyone to be pure. Read and discuss the following: Purity generally Mt. 5:8, Phil. 1:9-11, Romans 13:13, Purity specifically sexual, 1 Cor. 6:18-20, Eph. 5:3; 1 Th. 4:3-7. Discuss
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Consider what the Bible has to say about care for widows and widowers – see for example Ex. 22:22; Deut. 24:20-21; Isa. 1:17; 1 Tim. 5:3-16; Jam. 1:27 – and then see what Paul specifically says about remarriage for widows – e.g., Rom. 7:1-3; 1 Cor. 7:7-9, 39-40; 1 Tim. 5:11,14. How can we
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We all experience what it means to live under authority. In our secular workplaces, in our homes, within our families and within the society in which we live authority structures are in place to direct and guide our actions. We can choose a position of rebellion and defiance and ignore any given authority in our
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Identifying as a follower of Jesus, is, and always will be the minority position. At times we may waver in our commitment and even doubt our beliefs. We undergo subtle attacks and yield to anxiety and uncertainty. This experience is all too common and as we observe in Luke 7. John the Baptist exhibits concerns
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