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The Doubting Prophet

Text: Luke 7:18-23Speaker: Jason Ching3/13/16[Listen or Watch] The faithful prophet, John the Baptist, seems to be struggling with doubt. Jesus responds to his question with an encouraging truth and a call to greater faith. Based on Luke 3:16–17, what was John the Baptist likely expecting to happen soon?  How did Jesus’ miracles relate to Isaiah’s […]

Compassion & Power

Text: Luke 7:11-17Speaker: Jason Ching3/6/2016[Listen or Watch] Jesus demonstrates that not only does he possess power over death itself, he also cares for the sorrows of his people. What were some factors that would have made this mother’s sorrow so deep?  What Old Testament story is much like this passage? What is similar and what […]

The Centurion’s Faith

Text: Luke 7:1-10Speaker: Jason Ching3/6/16[Listen or Watch] In this passage, Jesus marvels at the faith of a centurion. This faith is meant to be an example to all who follow Christ. Why do the Jewish elders say Jesus should help this centurion?  Why didn’t the centurion come to Jesus himself?  What are concrete ways that […]