Monday — March 2
Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus Calms the Storm
Have you heard this passage used to assert Jesus will calm all "storms" of life? How do you refute this idea?
Read Psalm 89:9. How do you answer "What kind of man is this?"
Tuesday — March 3
John 2:1-11
Jesus Changes Water into Wine
The Greek for "woman" here does not denote disrespect. What other cultural/context items strike you as important in this story?
A question central to John's gospel is, "Who is the Messiah, the Son of God?" How do you answer this question and how does this passage inform your answer?
Wednesday — March 4
John 11:1-50
The Death of Lazarus
What feelings arise when you think about how Jesus shares in our pain and sorrows?
What are things you want to accomplish eventually, but cannot happen right now? How does knowing God can accomplish the impossible encourage you to pursue your dreams?
Thursday — March 5
Luke 17:11-19
Jesus Heals Men with Skin Disease
What stories come to mind when you think of the people Jesus healed in Scripture?
How have you experienced God’s healing?
Friday — March 6
Luke 7:1-10
Jesus Heals a Roman Servant
What does this story tell you about Jesus' identity?
How does this story depict the family of God?
Saturday — March 7
Mark 2:3-12
Jesus Heals a Man Who Could Not Walk
Capernaum derives its name from the Hebrew Kefar Nahum, meaning "Village of Comfort." Consider the acts we read this week which happened in Capernaum. What do you make of the name and the fact that this is Jesus' own town?
What do you think about the friends of the paralyzed man? What did they risk to get him to Jesus? What are you willing to risk for your friends?
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