Week Four
Memory Verse: He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive. Luke 20:38
Weekly Challenge: Jesus claims authority in every area of our lives. Think and pray about areas in your life that you are reluctant to give over to Him. Then pray that God would gently open your hands and show you that He knows what is best and will therefore do what is best.
Read: Luke 20:1-8
SOAP: Luke 20:7-8
Jesus knew that the priests, scribes and elders intended to trap him with their questions. They were not the least bit sincere in their search for the truth. This spirit of accusation is alive and well today in the hearts of skeptics. Jesus knows the difference between the critic and the heart that is really seeking the truth. I pray that I will approach every doubt and question with an open heart of faith.
The Pharisees could not give Jesus the right answer because they would condemn themselves and Jesus stepped up with all kingdom authority and shut them down with refusing to answer them and showing His authority over them. I’m afraid the church could become like the Pharisee religion if not careful, getting so wrapped up in the things that don’t really matter that we cannot accomplish the things that do. Allow me Lord to overcome the things that would distract me from you and to never question your authority in situations and get a move on getting the lost saved.
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