Pre-Christians  
Luke 7:18-28  
Honest & earnest questions deserve honest & earnest responses 

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Proclamation  
How do I talk to people about Jesus?

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...#2 Compare St. John the Baptizer’s preaching (3:1-20) to Jesus’ initial preaching (4:16-21). How is the question in v19 earnest? How is Jesus’ answer honest, even as it redirects attention? Review Mark 6:17-29; how is it evidence for Jesus’ claims in vv24-27? Hint: use your Bible’s study notes to help understand Jesus’ figures of speech.    

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Cultural Christians  
Luke 19:28-40  
Honest & earnest questions deserve honest & earnest responses 

Current Series:  
Proclamation  
How do I talk to people about Jesus?

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...#5 Who among your circle of family & friends are casual, non-committed, unconvinced, cultural Christians? How can the coming seasons of Advent & Christmas, with their rich stories & symbolism, give you an opportunity to speak to them while the Holy Spirit opens their mind to the Scriptures (cf. Luke 24:45) & you proclaim the Gospel (cf. Acts 8:26-39). Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the names of at least 3 of these people & to give you simple opportunities. See Luke 12:8-12, 1 Peter 3:15   

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Suffering  
Hebrews 9:24-28  
God who has promised our redemption is faithful 

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Redemption  
The same yesterday, and today, and forever

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...#1 Review Exodus 24:3-8, 40:12-15 (Old Covenant ceremony; priests’ washing) Leviticus 16:2-34 (atonement & entering Most Holy Place). How does Hebrews use these Old Testament ceremonies to show Jesus’ sacrifice as fulfilling Exodus 19:5-6 in a greater & perfect way? See 1 Peter 2:9-10   

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Suffering  
Hebrews 9:24-28  
Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins 

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Redemption  
The same yesterday, and today, and forever

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...#1 Our readings the last few weeks of the church year turn toward Jesus’ return to judge the living and the dead. What in each of today’s lessons points that direction? See 1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44   

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Bloodshed  
Hebrews 9:11-22  
Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins 

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Redemption  
The same yesterday, and today, and forever

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...#3 Notice John 11:34-35 (and vv28-37 more broadly). How does Jesus own heart for the brokenhearted at his friend Lazarus’ grave bring you comfort in your own times of grief & loss?    

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My Service    
Mark 10:42-52   
People aren’t disposable, like Amazon boxes and grocery bags 

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It's Not About Me  
Your faithful life doesn’t revolve around you. A stewardship series

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...#2 By calling Jesus “Son of David” how does Bartimaeus “see” what the disciples don’t in vv32-40? See Matthew 1:1, 21:1-16; Mark 12:35-37; cf. John 9:1-41
   

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