Have you ever talked to someone about Jesus and they said, "If I could
see Jesus do the miracles the Bible says He did, I would believe in
Him"?
In sales, that would be called an objection.
You know what it really is? A lie.
Why? Because many of the people who actually SAW Jesus perform miracles did not believe in Him.
Oh,
they loved the show that Jesus put on. They clapped when the blind
were given sight. They "oohed" and "ahhed" when the lame were made to
walk. They cheered when a demon was driven out of someone.
But they didn't believe Jesus was the Messiah. For them, it was entertainment.
When Jesus asked them for their commitment, the show was over. Fun? Yes. Following? No.
Have things changed in two thousand years since Christ walked this earth? What do you think?
You
can tell someone about the great and mighty things God has done in your
life; they'll try to give you a different explanation.
You'll tell them about answered prayers; they will say it was a coincidence.
All you can do is tell your story. It's the Holy Spirit who will open their ears.
This week's lesson is Session 3 in The Gospel Project. The title is "Jesus' Miracles".
Here is the outline for our lesson:
1. Jesus' miracles signified His compassion for people -- Mark 1:29-34
2. Jesus' miracles signified His power and authority -- John 6:1-14
3. Jesus' miracles signified His identity as the promised Messiah -- Luke 7:18-23
I hope to see you on Sunday at 9:50 a.m. If you are traveling for Spring Break, be safe and have fun.
Finish Friday strong. Enjoy Saturday with your family. See you Sunday!
Loyally yours,
Darren Bayne
“You can’t always believe everything you think.” – Jones
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