We will return to our series on the Prodigal Sons with Keller next week. I didn’t do Paige this year because I’ve found that it is hard for this group to change to begin in the middle of the week. But last week, when snowstorms crippled much of our nation, Paige cancelled her lecture and left her first and second weeks lecture up until Wednesday night. So what we are going to do is to watch Paige’s 1st lecture in segments, knowing she will take her lecture down Wednesday evening. Then we will look at the passage she covered. I know it is a bit backward to listen to the message first, but that is what we will do, for as usual, Paige was wonderful. See Paiges’s lecture below. She teaches for 66 minutes, so if you do about 22 minutes a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you’ll have it. Then we will look at the passage. Backward, I know, but that’s how we will do it, as she is taking her lecture down Wednesday night.
Sunday:
How have you experienced the power or the presence of God this week?
Monday:
Watch the first 22 minutes and share what stands out to you and why.
Tuesday:
Watch the middle 22 minutes and do the same.
Wednesday:
Watch to the end and do the same
Thursday/Friday: Matthew 21:1-11
- What stands out to you upon first reading and why?
- In her 2nd week, Paige said the only one who knew this was His final week was Jesus. What was on His “bucket list?”
- Read again verses 1-3. Who can do this kind of thing?
- Read Revelation 19:11-16 and describe how Jesus will come when He returns.
- Why do you think at His first coming He chose the foal of a donkey?
- Read again Matthew 21:4-5. Do you think that this prophecy might have been one He showed the two on the road to Emmaus? If so, why?
- Read again Matthew 21:6-11
- Describe the scene
- Why were they so excited? From what did they think He was coming to deliver them?
- What do you learn in verse 10?
- Compare this with Acts 26:26. What similarity do you see? Significance?
- What question is being asked in Matthew 21:10?
- Who do you say Jesus us?
- How is He King in your daily life?
- Where are you still holding onto the reins? How is this hurting you?
Saturday:
- What is your take-a-way and why?
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Thank you, Dee!
Sunday:
How have you experienced the power or the presence of God this week?
I see His presence in the faces of the young children who came this week to our monthlyParents Night Out. Their youthful exuberance and childlike trust reminded me of the faithfulness of God through every season of life. I can be their great-grandma agewise (smile) now. They bring back sweet memories when I was their age, and how he has brought me this far. In terms of God’s power, I have sensed His strength in my spirit in keeping discouragement at bay. So many trials affecting those I love. I focus on His truth and “take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ”.
So thankful for your time with these precious children, Bing. This is so good: I focus on His truth and “take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ”.
Watch the first 22 minutes and share what stands out to you and why. She pointed out that the donkey colt didn’t rebel against Jesus riding it. That all this was going to happen as planned. The king completely in control. I think of humility but He was in control every moment. What a Savior,
1. How have you experienced the power or the presence of God this week?
I am feeling the silence of Him in this season. Life is hard. But, I have loved seeing the beautiful snow (30+ in!) and knowing that we will recover from our drought of the last year. Mother Earth repairs herself…thank You Lord!
Such a good word, Laura. His silence speaks volumes if only we take the time to listen. I’ve also sensed the wonder of the snow this weekend, though we didn’t get as much as predicted here in coastal Virginia. Where do you live, Laura? I’m forgetting. 30 + inches is a lot!
How have you experienced the power or the presence of God this week? I have had quiet, but important answers to prayer. Thankful for the Lord being my husband. Our pastor’s sermon was on Being on the Presence of the Lord. Being in a quiet place and just enjoying His Presence and reading God’s Word, without the distractions of the world.
Sunday:
How have you experienced the power or the presence of God this week?
I was talking with my son about how I could not understand my DIL’s behavior and he said, “Mom, its only by the grace of God that we don’t all act like that.” He is so right. Thank you, Lord, for your grace each day.
Thank you, Dee, for the study with Paige this week.
I have been listening to Paige since this series started, so good! I am going to be with mysister this week, because she is having surgery on 2/5. I’d appreciate your prayers. I’ll check back in with you next week. ~ cheryl
I will pray for your sister, dear Cheryl.
Prayers for successful surgery. Uneventful healing and pain easily managed
Watch the first 22 minutes and share what stands out to you and why?
Who do you say that I am? He did all this to provoke this question. Jesus is the center point of all history. He is the King! Not just a prophet. Jesus is in Control of all of this. These are events that started in the councils of eternity with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit ordaining that they would love and save people, even those who would reject them. It was Sovereign Grace, planned by His design and His loving purposes. He knows it means opposition and death. This is filled with Old Testament prophecy. It is an act of self disclosure. I love that she is pointing out in so many ways that there is nothing random about any. I love this, because I have never really thought about it this way!! He planned it all! He was not a victim.