Monday, March 1
Read Luke 7
Think About It:
- What are some clues in verses 1-10 that reveal the character of the Centurion soldier?
- Interesting that the dead boy was being carried out of the city in a procession with an open casket.
- John the Baptist had been in prison when he sent a couple of his disciples to ask Jesus if He was the One. Why did Jesus have the disciples tell John what they had seen and heard (i.e., the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them)?
- It is easy to judge someone else’s sin, especially if it appears to be a “greater” sin. What was the message that Jesus spoke in verses 36-50? We all have been forgiven MUCH!
Family Time:
- Consider the faith of the Centurion that Jesus marveled at. First, although he was known for good works, he was not puffed up. He was a very humble man who didn’t think highly of himself. Second, He believed that Jesus only had to ‘say the word’ and it would happen because He knew Jesus had the authority to do so—the centurion was a man who understood and honored authority. How does your faith measure?
- In Luke 7:36-50, we see the beautiful picture of a woman worshipping Jesus by pouring fragrant oil upon Him and washing His feet with her tears and hair. Just like this woman, when we realize who Jesus is, just how much we have been forgiven, and experience His deep love, we will not be able to hold back from pouring out everything within us to express our love back to Him. OR—we may not see, and may find it difficult to do more than just sit with Him (like the Pharisee, Simon). If so, we will find it uncomfortable when another lavishes Him with intimate worship in our presence. ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF JUST HOW MUCH YOU HAVE BEEN FORGIVEN.
