Tuesday, February 11, 2014

WEEK 33 - New Authority: Don't Belittle Jesus (請按此處收聼廣東話Cantonese podcast click here)


Today's Reading: Matthew 8:23-27

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Bible Study
     
     Following yesterday's message, if following Jesus is really your first priority and everything is Jesus first, then you will surely experience Jesus authority in your life. This new authority can come right from Jesus just like this passage because He is so close to you. Or, this new authority is given by Jesus to you just like He gave to the Twelve according to Matthew 10: 1:

     He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.

     As Jesus' disciples, do you have that kind of trust in Jesus that He is the sovereign one who has authority over everything?  Would other people say of us because of the new authority we have, "What kind of people they are?" 

Let's have a time to be still and give the Holy Spirit space to speak through the passage of scripture we have just read. Offer this time up to Jesus as you listen to him, while listening to "Gabriel's Oboe"



Spiritual Journal

     The topic I received from Jesus today is : 
     New authority: Don't belittle Jesus

      What I got from Jesus today is a powerful word to show us His authority. The closer we are with Him, the more power and authority He can exercise this authority through us.

     But, most people choose to be close to darkness, hopeless and fear. We choose to belittle Jesus and so belittle ourselves. Repent, don't belittle Jesus! Be close to Him and you will see how great He is! Be close to Him so that He can give His authority to you to calm the winds and the waves of our crisis. 

Dear Lord Jesus,
      Lead us to try all our best to be close to you so that we can experience your total authority and to receive this new authority from you to calm the storm.  In Jesus name we pray. Amen.  
          

Questions for group discussion

New authority: Don't belittle Jesus 
新的權柄: 切勿小看耶穌

Passage: Matthew 8:23-27

Questions for group leaders
1. Read Matthew 8:23-27 again now. Can you share one personal example of how did you experience Jesus authority recently? 

2. As Jesus' disciples, do you have that kind of trust in Jesus that He is the sovereign one who has authority over everything? 

3. Do you think sometimes you choose to belittle Jesus and so belittle yourself? How can you change this kind of mentality?

4. What is your highlight in today’s session? 

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