Matthew 9:18-26 (HCSB)A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed 18 As He was telling them these things,  suddenly one of the leaders  came and knelt down before Him, saying, “My daughter is near death,  but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live.”  19 So Jesus and His disciples got up and followed  him. 20 Just then, a woman who had suffered from bleeding for 12 years approached from behind and...  Read More

 JESUS DISPLAYS HIS POWERJesus’ ability to work miracles affirms His deity.KEY TRUTH: Jesus uses His power to serve God’s purposes. (Matthew 8:1-4, 14-34)KEY TRUTH: Jesus demonstrates His power for those who have faith in Him. (Matthew 8:5-13)How will I put this into practice this week?FAMILY CONNECTION: CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION AFTER CHURCH!Who were some of the people Jesus healed and how did He d...  Read More

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK1. This week we read a lot about faith.  What role did faith play in the miracles of Jesus?  Does our lack of faith equate with our lack of miracles in our life?  Do we still see Jesus performing miracles today?2. Why is it a big deal that Jesus had authority over nature, disease, and demons?  Does He still    have that authority today?  In what ways have you experienced that ...  Read More

Matthew 8:28-34 (HCSB)Demons Driven Out by the Master28 When He had come to the other side,  to the region of the Gadarenes,  two demon-possessed men met Him as they came out of the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.  29 Suddenly they shouted, “What do You have to do with us,   Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?” 30 Now a long way off from them,...  Read More

Matthew 8:18-27 (HCSB)Following Jesus 18 When Jesus saw large crowds   around Him, He gave the order to go to the other side of the sea.  19 A scribe approached Him and said,  “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go!” 20 Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man  has no place to lay His head.” 21 “Lord,” another of His disciples said, “first let me go...  Read More

Matthew 8:14-17  (HCSB)Healings at Capernaum14 When Jesus went into Peter’s house,  He saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. Then she got up and began to serve Him. 16 When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. He drove out the spirits  with a word and healed all who were sick,  17 so that what was spoken thro...  Read More

Matthew 8:5-13 (HCSB)A Centurion’s Faith 5 When He entered Capernaum,  a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible agony!” 7 “I will come and heal him,” He told him. 8 “Lord,” the centurion replied, “I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But only say the word, and my servant will be cured.  9 For I too am a man under authority, ...  Read More

Matthew 8:1-4  (HCSB)A Man Cleansed When He came down from the mountain, large crowds  followed Him. 2 Right away  a man with a serious skin disease came up and knelt before Him,  saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Reaching out His hand He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his disease was healed.  4 Then Jesus told him, “See that you don’t te...  Read More

THE SANCTITY OF LIFEAll people are made in the image of God.  All people have great value.KEY TRUTH: Believers should recognize all people are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:13-18)KEY TRUTH: Believers should protect and support expecting mothers and their unborn children. (Luke 1:39-44)KEY TRUTH: Believers should respect all human life as being in the image of God. (Genesis 1:26-28; 9:...  Read More

QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK1.  It only seems reasonable that the only One worth worship is the One that is totally in control of all things?  Do we really believe that God is all knowing, all powerful, and able to do whatever He determines?  What is difficult about trusting God?2. How should understanding that God has formed us and made us change our self-image? How    does our culture effect our self w...  Read More

Ephesians 2:1-10  (HCSB)And you were dead  in your trespasses and sins 2 in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world,  according to the ruler who exercises authority over the lower heavens,   the spirit  now working in the disobedient.  3 We too all previously lived among them in our fleshly  desires, carrying out the inclinations  of our flesh and thoughts, and we were by n...  Read More

Psalm 139:17-24  (HCSB)17 God, how difficult  Your thoughts are for me to comprehend; how vast their sum is! 18 If I counted them, they would outnumber the grains of sand; when I wake up,  I am still with You. 19 God, if only You would kill the wicked— you bloodthirsty men, stay away from me — 20 who invoke You deceitfully. Your enemies swear by You falsely. 21 Lord, don’t I hate those who hate Yo...  Read More