Monday, March 2, 2009

Matthew 9:18-26 - Faith in Jesus

Matthew 9:18-26 - Faith in Jesus
1. What epitaph would you like on your tombstone?

2. Who approached Jesus? What did the man do? (9:18)

3. What startling situation and request did the man present to Jesus? (9:18)

4. While Jesus and the others made their way to the man's house, who touched Jesus' cloak? (9:20)

5. What was the woman's reasoning for touching Jesus' cloak? (9:21)

6. Why was the woman healed? (9:22)

7. Upon arriving at the ruler's house, what did Jesus say to the crowd? (9:24)

8. What did Christ do after He put the crowd outside? (9:25)

9. What happened after Christ left? (9:26)

10. What personal encouragement and comfort do you find in Christ's ability to heal the sick and raise the dead?

11. What are some ways we "laugh at Jesus" in our beliefs and behavior?

12. How do you think a twelve-year illness would affect your faith in God?

13. What impossible situation are you facing?

14. What act of kindness can you show this week to someone who is ill or grieving?

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