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45 - November 7

(Reading Oct 31-Nov 6)

45. Miracles, Parables, Crowds, and Conflict
The Middle of the Gospels

Key Point:
As the controversy around Jesus builds, Jesus continues to reveal his identity and intentions, forcing his followers and the crowds to choose whether they will continue to follow him or join the opposition.

Key Verse:
Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple (Luke 14:27 ).

Thought Questions:

1. Do you ever think of yourself as being sent out on a mission by Jesus? What does your mission look like? What do you think of Jesus’ instructions to his apostles when he sent them out? How are they relevant to us?

2. Some of Jesus’ miracles seem to demonstrate that he is a Lord of abundance against the scarcity of the world. Do you feel like you live in world of scarcity or abundance?

3. Many of Jesus’ followers and those in the crowds around him are challenged by his teachings and claims in these readings, so that they can’t overcome the obstacles to their faith. What obstacles do you have in the way of truly trusting in Jesus?

4. There are lots of opportunities in these passages for people to say something about Jesus, such as the confession about Jesus that Peter makes. What opportunities do you have to confess Jesus? What does that look like in your life?

5. Jesus tells some people that, though they don’t perceive it, they are slaves! What kinds of things can enslave us without our knowledge?

6. What do these passages teach about the connection between Jesus and the Father? How would you describe your connection to the Father? Could you use the same language Jesus does?

7. Some of these parables are about generosity, whether that of God or our own hearts. Which of these is more challenging to you: receiving God’s generosity or becoming a generous person yourself?