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Who comes and takes away the word from their hearts?
Who comes and takes away the word from their hearts?
The seeds on rocky ground are who?
The seeds on rocky ground are who?
Those who hear the word and receive it with joy but have no root.
The seeds on rocky ground believe for a season and never fall away.
The seeds on rocky ground believe for a season and never fall away.
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The seeds that fell among the thorns are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this ___
The seeds that fell among the thorns are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this ___
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The seeds on good soil are those with what?
The seeds on good soil are those with what?
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Who can see the light?
Who can see the light?
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What does not mature?
What does not mature?
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Who went and woke Jesus during the storm?
Who went and woke Jesus during the storm?
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The boat was calm during the storm.
The boat was calm during the storm.
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What did the demons beg Jesus not to order them to do?
What did the demons beg Jesus not to order them to do?
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Who had been healed and was sitting at Jesus' feet?
Who had been healed and was sitting at Jesus' feet?
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Match the following statements with their correct responses:
Match the following statements with their correct responses:
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Jesus ordered the parents of Jairus' daughter to tell everyone what had happened.
Jesus ordered the parents of Jairus' daughter to tell everyone what had happened.
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What could not shake it because it was well built?
What could not shake it because it was well built?
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What was well built?
What was well built?
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Who is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation?
Who is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation?
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What fell—and great was its destruction?
What fell—and great was its destruction?
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When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went where?
When Jesus had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went where?
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Who had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people?
Who had concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people?
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Who went to Capernaum?
Who went to Capernaum?
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Where was a highly valued servant of a centurion sick and about to die?
Where was a highly valued servant of a centurion sick and about to die?
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Who sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant?
Who sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant?
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Why is this man worthy to have You grant this?
Why is this man worthy to have You grant this?
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So Jesus went with whom?
So Jesus went with whom?
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Who was not far from the house?
Who was not far from the house?
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Why did the centurion say, 'Lord, do not trouble Yourself?'
Why did the centurion say, 'Lord, do not trouble Yourself?'
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When Jesus heard this, He marveled at whom?
When Jesus heard this, He marveled at whom?
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What swept over all of them?
What swept over all of them?
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Who has appeared among us?
Who has appeared among us?
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Who informed him about all these things?
Who informed him about all these things?
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What have you seen and heard?
What have you seen and heard?
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What is preached to the poor?
What is preached to the poor?
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Who had not been baptized by John?
Who had not been baptized by John?
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How is wisdom vindicated?
How is wisdom vindicated?
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Who invited Jesus to eat with him?
Who invited Jesus to eat with him?
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What did the sinful woman bring when she learned that Jesus was dining there?
What did the sinful woman bring when she learned that Jesus was dining there?
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Who stood behind Him at His feet weeping?
Who stood behind Him at His feet weeping?
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What has saved you?
What has saved you?
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Where did Jesus travel from one town and village to another?
Where did Jesus travel from one town and village to another?
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Who sent us to ask, 'Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?'
Who sent us to ask, 'Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?'
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To what can I compare the men of this generation?
To what can I compare the men of this generation?
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What knowledge has been given to you?
What knowledge has been given to you?
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What did Jesus marvel at regarding the centurion?
What did Jesus marvel at regarding the centurion?
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Who was found in good health when the messengers returned?
Who was found in good health when the messengers returned?
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What did Jesus see as He approached the town gate of Nain?
What did Jesus see as He approached the town gate of Nain?
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What command did Jesus give to the widow to comfort her?
What command did Jesus give to the widow to comfort her?
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Who began to speak after Jesus touched the coffin?
Who began to speak after Jesus touched the coffin?
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What was the reaction of the crowd after witnessing the event with the dead man?
What was the reaction of the crowd after witnessing the event with the dead man?
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Where has a great prophet appeared, according to the crowd?
Where has a great prophet appeared, according to the crowd?
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What spread throughout Judea and the surrounding region?
What spread throughout Judea and the surrounding region?
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Who acknowledged God's justice?
Who acknowledged God's justice?
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What was the reason the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves?
What was the reason the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God's purpose for themselves?
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To whom can the men of this generation be compared?
To whom can the men of this generation be compared?
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Who is greater than John according to the statement made?
Who is greater than John according to the statement made?
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What did the people respond to by saying they played the flute and sang a dirge?
What did the people respond to by saying they played the flute and sang a dirge?
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What event led to John being recognized as more than a prophet?
What event led to John being recognized as more than a prophet?
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Who were those found in palaces?
Who were those found in palaces?
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Who sent a messenger to prepare the way?
Who sent a messenger to prepare the way?
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Who were at great risk during the storm?
Who were at great risk during the storm?
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What did Jesus do to the wind and the raging waters?
What did Jesus do to the wind and the raging waters?
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What was the condition of the sea after Jesus rebuked the wind?
What was the condition of the sea after Jesus rebuked the wind?
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What did the disciples ask each other after witnessing Jesus' command over nature?
What did the disciples ask each other after witnessing Jesus' command over nature?
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Where did Jesus and His disciples sail to after the storm?
Where did Jesus and His disciples sail to after the storm?
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What was the state of the man who approached Jesus when He stepped ashore?
What was the state of the man who approached Jesus when He stepped ashore?
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What did the demon-possessed man shout at Jesus when he saw Him?
What did the demon-possessed man shout at Jesus when he saw Him?
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What name did the demon-possessed man give when Jesus asked, 'What is your name?'
What name did the demon-possessed man give when Jesus asked, 'What is your name?'
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Who is described as neither eating bread nor drinking wine?
Who is described as neither eating bread nor drinking wine?
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What did the sinful woman use to wet Jesus' feet?
What did the sinful woman use to wet Jesus' feet?
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What did the Pharisee think when he saw the sinful woman touching Jesus?
What did the Pharisee think when he saw the sinful woman touching Jesus?
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How much did one debtor owe the moneylender?
How much did one debtor owe the moneylender?
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What did the sinful woman bring with her to Jesus?
What did the sinful woman bring with her to Jesus?
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Who forgave both debtors when they were unable to repay?
Who forgave both debtors when they were unable to repay?
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What action did the sinful woman take after wetting Jesus' feet with her tears?
What action did the sinful woman take after wetting Jesus' feet with her tears?
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What was the reaction of the Pharisee after seeing Jesus with the sinful woman?
What was the reaction of the Pharisee after seeing Jesus with the sinful woman?
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Who came and fell at Jesus' feet?
Who came and fell at Jesus' feet?
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Why did Jairus beg Jesus to come to his house?
Why did Jairus beg Jesus to come to his house?
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What condition did the woman who touched Jesus' cloak suffer from for twelve years?
What condition did the woman who touched Jesus' cloak suffer from for twelve years?
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What did the woman with the bleeding issue touch on Jesus?
What did the woman with the bleeding issue touch on Jesus?
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What happened immediately after the woman touched the fringe of Jesus' cloak?
What happened immediately after the woman touched the fringe of Jesus' cloak?
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What did Jesus sense had gone out from Him when the woman touched Him?
What did Jesus sense had gone out from Him when the woman touched Him?
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Who explained in front of the people why she had touched Jesus?
Who explained in front of the people why she had touched Jesus?
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What did the people do as Jesus was walking with Jairus?
What did the people do as Jesus was walking with Jairus?
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There a highly valued servant of a centurion was ______.
There a highly valued servant of a centurion was ______.
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Who pleaded with Him ______?
Who pleaded with Him ______?
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He loves our nation and has built ______.
He loves our nation and has built ______.
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When Jesus heard this, He ______ at him.
When Jesus heard this, He ______ at him.
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Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called ______.
Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called ______.
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He saw a ______ carried out, the only son of his mother.
He saw a ______ carried out, the only son of his mother.
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A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified ______.
A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified ______.
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God has visited ______.
God has visited ______.
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John the Baptist sent us to ask, what? Who called two of his ______?
John the Baptist sent us to ask, what? Who called two of his ______?
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When Jesus heard this, he marveled at ______.
When Jesus heard this, he marveled at ______.
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The blind receive ______.
The blind receive ______.
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He forgave whom when they were unable to ______ him?
He forgave whom when they were unable to ______ him?
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Blessed is the one who does not fall away ______.
Blessed is the one who does not fall away ______.
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She began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her ______.
She began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her ______.
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What have you ______ and heard?
What have you ______ and heard?
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One owed him five hundred ______, and the other owed him fifty.
One owed him five hundred ______, and the other owed him fifty.
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Who is greater than ______?
Who is greater than ______?
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Your faith has saved you; go in ______.
Your faith has saved you; go in ______.
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Who sent Jewish elders to ask Jesus for healing for his servant?
Who sent Jewish elders to ask Jesus for healing for his servant?
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What was the centurion's reasoning for feeling unworthy for Jesus to come under his roof?
What was the centurion's reasoning for feeling unworthy for Jesus to come under his roof?
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What did Jesus marvel at regarding the centurion's faith?
What did Jesus marvel at regarding the centurion's faith?
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What did Jesus do when He approached the city of Nain?
What did Jesus do when He approached the city of Nain?
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What command did Jesus give to the widow mourning her son?
What command did Jesus give to the widow mourning her son?
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What happened when Jesus touched the coffin of the widow's son?
What happened when Jesus touched the coffin of the widow's son?
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Who accompanied Jesus as He traveled to the town of Nain?
Who accompanied Jesus as He traveled to the town of Nain?
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What spread throughout Judea as a result of Jesus' miracles?
What spread throughout Judea as a result of Jesus' miracles?
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Who sent his disciples to ask Jesus a question?
Who sent his disciples to ask Jesus a question?
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What did Jesus do at that very hour?
What did Jesus do at that very hour?
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What did the blind receive according to Jesus?
What did the blind receive according to Jesus?
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Who was invited to dine by one of the Pharisees?
Who was invited to dine by one of the Pharisees?
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What did Jesus say to the woman after her act of love?
What did Jesus say to the woman after her act of love?
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Study Notes
The Parable of the Sower
- Jesus teaches a parable to His disciples
- The parable of the sower is about how people respond to the Word of God
- The seed represents the word of God
- It is important to have a good foundation to receive and act on the word of God
- The seed that falls on the path represents those who hear the word but it does not take root in their hearts
- They hear the word but do not understand its meaning
- The devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts
- They do not believe and are not saved
- The seed falling on the rocky ground represents those who hear the word of God and receive it with joy, but they are superficial.
- They lack a deep understanding and commitment to God's Word.
- Their faith is shallow and they fall away when they are tested.
- Those who hear the Word but live in worry , wealth, and pleasure are represented by the seed falling in the thorns
- They cannot grow because they are choked by their worldly anxieties and desires.
- They are distracted and cannot focus on God.
- The seed that falls on good soil represents those who have a noble and good heart.
- They hear the word of God with receptivity and allow it to take root and bear fruit.
- They have a deep understanding and commitment to His Word.
The Centurion's Faith
- Jesus heals a centurion's servant.
- The centurion asks Jesus to heal his servant without even needing him to go to his house.
- Jesus is impressed with the centurion's great faith and says he has never seen anything like it in Israel
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
- Jesus goes to a town called Nain.
- He meets a widow whose only son is carried out to be buried.
- Jesus had compassion for the widow and said to her "Do not weep"
- He touched the coffin and the dead man sat up and began to speak
- Everyone glorified God because they had seen a great prophet.
John the Baptist Asks About Jesus
- John the Baptist's disciples ask Jesus if he is the one who is to come or if they should wait for someone else.
- Jesus' response shows his compassion as he heals many people from diseases and evil spirits.
- Jesus heals the blind, the lame, the lepers, and the deaf.
- He also raises the dead.
Wisdom is Vindicated
- Jesus compares the people of his time to children.
- He uses the analogy of children who are not entertained by what is offered to them.
- He is saying that many people don't understand the messages of God.
- Jesus says that those who received John's baptism acknowledge God's justice.
- But the religious leaders rejected God's plan.
A Sinful Woman Repents
- One of the Pharisees invites Jesus to his home for a meal
- A woman, known to be a sinner, comes to Jesus and washes his feet with her tears.
- She wipes them with her hair and anoints them with perfume.
- The Pharisee is upset at this because he thinks Jesus should have known the woman’s sin.
- Jesus rebukes the Pharisee and says that the woman has been forgiven much because she loved greatly.
- He tells the Pharisee that her faith has saved her.
The Twelve with Jesus
- Jesus travels to different towns and villages preaching the good news of the kingdom of God.
- The Twelve are with him.
- Some women were healed of evil spirits and infirmities and followed Jesus.
- They ministered to him out of their own means.
- Jesus teaches his disciples about the parable of the sower.
The Parable of the Sower
- Only those who hear the word of God, cling to it, and persevere will produce good fruit.
- The purpose of a lamp is to give light to those who enter.
Jesus Teaches About Listening
- Those who have will receive more, but those who do not have, even what they think they have will be taken away.
- It's more important how you listen than what you listen to.
Jesus’ Mother and Brothers
- Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him but were unable to reach him because of the large crowd.
- Jesus explains that his true mother and brothers are those who hear the word of God and carry it out.
Jesus Calms the Storm
- Jesus and his disciples set sail across the lake from Galilee.
- A windstorm came down on the lake, swamping the boat, putting the disciples in great danger.
- Jesus calmed the storm by rebuking the wind and the raging waters.
- His disciples were amazed by his power over nature.
Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man
- Jesus traveled to the region of the Gerasenes across the lake from Galilee.
- There, he met a demon-possessed man who lived among the tombs without clothes or shelter.
- The man was possessed by a legion of demons.
- The demons begged Jesus not to send them to the abyss and asked for permission to enter a nearby herd of pigs.
- Jesus allowed them to enter the pigs, and the herd rushed into the lake and drowned themselves.
- The man was then healed and sat clothed and in his right mind at Jesus’ feet.
- This event caused fear in the people, and they asked Jesus to leave.
- The Gerasene man spread the news of Jesus’ power and what he had done for him.
Jesus Heals a Woman with a Bleeding Disorder
- A woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years and spent all her money on physicians but no one could heal her, touched Jesus’ cloak.
- Her bleeding stopped immediately.
- Jesus was aware of the power that had gone out of him, and a crowd of curious people pressured him.
- The woman, realizing that her actions couldn’t be concealed, came trembling, fell at his feet, and explained why she touched him.
- Jesus acknowledged her faith as the cause for her healing.
Jesus Raises Jairus’ Daughter from the Dead.
- A synagogue leader named Jairus begged Jesus to come to his house because his twelve-year-old daughter was dying.
- While traveling to the house, a crowd pressed around Jesus, including the woman who had been healed.
- News came that his daughter had died, and he was told not to bother Jesus anymore.
- Jesus reassured Jairus, telling him to believe and she would be healed.
- Jesus only allowed Peter, John, James, and the girl’s parents to enter the house.
- People were weeping because the girl was dead, but Jesus assured them that she was just asleep.
- Jesus took the girl’s hand and called her to get up. Her spirit returned, and she was alive.
- Jesus instructed them to feed the girl.
- Jesus ordered the girl’s parents to not tell anyone about the miracle.
Authority
- Jesus marvels at a centurion's faith, greater than any He has seen in Israel
- The centurion's servant is healed while the messengers are returning home
- Jesus, accompanied by His disciples, travels to Nain
- As they approach the town gate, a widow mourns her dead son
- Moved with compassion, Jesus touches the coffin and the dead man sits up and speaks
- The crowd is filled with awe and glorifies God because a great prophet has appeared among them
- News of Jesus spreads throughout Judea and surrounding regions
John the Baptist
- John’s disciples inform him that Jesus is performing miracles
- John confirms that Jesus is a prophet and more than a prophet
- John is a messenger sent ahead to prepare the way for Jesus
- John is the greatest among those born of women
The Pharisees and God’s Justice
- Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose because they had not been baptized by John
- Jesus compares the men of this generation to children who refuse to dance or weep
- John the Baptist came fasting and abstaining from wine, yet was criticized
- Jesus, the Son of Man, came eating and drinking, and was also criticized
- Wisdom is vindicated by all her children
The Sinful Woman
- A sinful woman from the town learns about Jesus dining at a Pharisee’s house and brings an alabaster jar of perfume
- The woman weeps at Jesus’ feet, washes them with her tears, wipes them with her hair, and anoints them with perfume
- The Pharisee who hosted Jesus questions the woman’s actions, believing that Jesus would have known her sin if He were a prophet
- Jesus tells a parable of two debtors who are forgiven by a moneylender
- The forgiven debtors represent the sinful woman and the Pharisee, who were both forgiven by God
The Storm
- Jesus and His disciples are in a boat during a storm, facing great danger
- The disciples wake Jesus and He rebukes the wind and the raging waters
- The storm subsides and all is calm
- The disciples are amazed and ask one another, "Who is this who commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?”
The Gerasenes
- Jesus and His disciples sail across the lake from Galilee to the region of the Gerasenes
- Jesus is met by a demon-possessed man who has been living in the tombs and not wearing clothes
- The man cries out and falls down before Jesus, begging Him not to torture him
- The demon-possessed man reveals his name is Legion because many demons have gone into him
- The demons beg Jesus not to order them to go into the Abyss
- Large herds of pigs are nearby
- A synagogue leader named Jairus begs Jesus to come to his house because his daughter is dying
- As Jesus goes with Jairus, He is surrounded by a large crowd, including a woman who has suffered from bleeding for twelve years
- The woman spends all her money on physicians but no one can heal her
- She comes up behind Jesus and touches the fringe of His cloak
- Her bleeding stops immediately
The Bleeding Woman
- The woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years touches Jesus and is healed
- Jesus knows that power has gone out from Him and asks, "Who touched Me?"
- The woman comes trembling and falls down before Jesus, explaining her story to the crowd
Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant
- Jesus concluded His discourse in the hearing of the people.
- Jesus went to Capernaum.
- A highly valued servant of a centurion was sick and about to die in Capernaum.
- The centurion heard about Jesus.
- He sent some Jewish elders to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant.
- The centurion pleaded with Jesus earnestly.
- The centurion thought the man was worthy to have Jesus grant him his request because he loves the Jewish nation and has built a synagogue.
- Jesus went with the elders.
- The centurion sent a messenger to meet Jesus before He arrived at his house.
- The centurion said he wasn’t worthy to have Jesus come under his roof.
- The centurion felt unworthy of Jesus.
- The centurion asked Jesus to just say the word and his servant would be healed.
- Jesus marveled at the centurion’s faith.
- Jesus told the crowd following Him that he had not found faith like this even in Israel.
- The messengers returned to the house and found the servant in good health.
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
- Jesus went to a town called Nain.
- His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd.
- As He approached the town gate, Jesus saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother.
- A large crowd from the town was with the widow.
- The Lord saw her and had compassion on her.
- Jesus told the widow "Do not weep."
- Jesus touched the coffin.
- The dead man sat up and began to speak.
- A sense of awe swept over everyone, and they glorified God.
- Everyone wondered if a great prophet was finally among them.
- They acknowledged that God had visited His people.
- The news spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.
John the Baptist Asks About Jesus
- John’s disciples informed him about all these things.
- John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask Jesus, “Are You the One who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”
- The men came to Jesus.
- The men asked Jesus if he was the one who was to come, or if they should expect someone else.
- At that very hour, Jesus healed many people of their diseases, afflictions, and evil spirits.
- He gave sight to many who were blind.
- Jesus told John’s disciples to tell him what they had seen and heard.
- Jesus mentioned to John’s disciples that the blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor.
Jesus Speaks About John the Baptist
- After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John.
- Jesus said that people who wear fine clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.
- Jesus asked the crowd what they had gone out to see in the wilderness.
- Jesus said He had sent His messenger ahead of Him.
- Jesus said there was no one greater than John among those born of women.
- Jesus acknowledged there was no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than him.
- Everyone who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice.
- Everyone who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice because they had received the baptism of John.
- The Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves.
- The Pharisees and experts in the law had not been baptized by John.
Jesus Uses a Parable
- Jesus compared the men of that generation to children who sit in the marketplace, calling out to one another.
- The children said, “We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn”
- People said that John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and they said, "He has a demon!"
- Jesus said that John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, but the Son of Man came eating and drinking.
- Jesus stated that wisdom is vindicated by all her children.
Jesus dines at a Pharisee's house
- One of the Pharisees invited Jesus to eat with him.
- Jesus went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table.
- A sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there.
- The woman brought an alabaster jar of perfume.
- She stood behind Him at His feet weeping.
- She began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair.
- Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.
- The Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this and said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, He would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching Him - that she is a sinner."
- Simon, the Pharisee, thought he had done something special for Jesus by inviting him into his home.
- Two men were debtors to a certain moneylender.
- One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty.
- When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them.
- Jesus asked Simon which man would love him more?
- Jesus asked Simon how he would judge?
- Jesus questioned Simon about whether he had given Jesus water for His feet or a greeting kiss, or anointed His head with oil.
- Jesus said the woman had not stopped kissing His feet since she arrived.
- Jesus said the woman had anointed His feet with perfume.
- Jesus said this woman’s many sins have been forgiven because she has loved much.
- Those at the table began to say to themselves, "This man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what kind of woman this is who is touching Him—that she is a sinner."
- Jesus told the woman that her faith had saved her.
- Jesus told the woman to go in peace.
Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant
- Jesus concluded his teaching in Capernaum.
- A centurion's servant was sick and about to die in Capernaum.
- The centurion, hearing of Jesus's healing abilities, sent Jewish elders to plea with Jesus to heal his servant.
- The centurion expressed his faith in Jesus's power, stating that he did not feel worthy to have Jesus enter his house, only needing Jesus to speak the word for his servant to be healed.
- Jesus was amazed by the centurion's faith, comparing it to the faith he had not seen in Israel.
- Upon their return, the messengers found the servant well.
Jesus Raises a Widow's Son
- Jesus travelled to a town called Nain.
- As Jesus neared the town gate, he saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother.
- Jesus had compassion on the woman and told her not to weep.
- Jesus touched the bier and the dead man sat up and began to speak, inspiring awe and wonder in the crowd.
John's Disciples Question Jesus
- John the Baptist's disciples informed him of all the things Jesus was doing, including healing the sick, giving sight to the blind and raising the dead.
- John sent two of his disciples to question Jesus, asking if he was the one who was to come, or if they should wait for another.
- Jesus responded by pointing out his own miracles as evidence of his authority and purpose, demonstrating that he was the one who was to come.
Jesus's Parables
- Jesus taught about John the Baptist, comparing him to a reed shaken by the wind.
- Jesus told a parable of children playing in the marketplace, comparing those who refused to listen to John's message to children who would not play a flute or sing a dirge.
- Jesus challenged people to choose wisdom, aligning with God's will instead of clinging to traditions.
Jesus Eats With a Sinful Woman
- A Pharisee invited Jesus to eat with him.
- While Jesus was eating, a “sinful woman” from the town approached the table and began to weep at Jesus's feet, anointing them with perfume and wiping them with her hair.
- The Pharisee was offended by this display of affection, questioning Jesus's judgment of the woman.
- Jesus used the incident to illustrate the forgiveness and love God extends even to those who have sinned greatly, contrasting the woman's great love for Jesus with the Pharisee’s lack of generosity.
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