The one who has been forgiven much

Text: Luke 7:36-50Speaker: Jason Ching3/27/16[Listen or Watch] The one who has been forgiven much, loves much. A notorious sinner understands this; a self-righteous pharisee does not. Describe the circumstances that would have allowed this woman to approach Jesus’ feet.  How did Simon the Pharisee welcome Jesus in comparison with the weeping woman?  How does understanding […]

Rejecting God’s Best

Text: Luke 7:24-35Speaker: Jason Ching3/20/16[Listen or Watch] Jesus makes a second point related to John the Baptist, but sets his sights on how the unbelieving crowds have responded to God’s purposes. What does it mean that the least in the kingdom of God is greater than John the Baptist? What were people’s reasons for rejecting […]

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 […]