Sunday 9 March
Living in Wisdom
Cath Stedman
Cath walks us through Proverbs 2:1-6 sharing that the God Almighty, Creator of the Universe, is the source of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Cath challenges us to ask God for His wisdom in all decisions we make - in our personal and professional lives - as He knows how everything works and want to help us.
Life Group questions
Living in Wisdom
Signs & Stories of the Kingdom Part 3: Luke 4:14-30
A Bible Study
Read Luke 4:14-30 Read it again, in a different translation.
- What stands out to you, as you hear the text?
The members of the Nazareth synagogue were delighted to hear Jesus proclaiming that the year of the Lord’s favour had come. Yet, only moments later, they were infuriated! All because Jesus dared to suggest that this new work would include those outside of the covenant community – and, that this was consistent with how God had acted in the past. The people didn’t like Jesus’ interpretation of their Scriptures, and they didn’t like the thought that God’s blessings were also for outsiders. While this might seem awfully narrow-minded and selfish to us, take some time to seriously consider their objection. Imagine if you had been waiting for years for a particular blessing from God. Praying, yearning, doing everything you can to put your request before him. And then you see that same blessing given to someone who isn’t even a Christian!
- How would you react?
- What does this story teach us about the kingdom of God?
- How does it invite us to live?
A Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dGoK_piBG4
As you watch this video, consider a quote from the artist who made those pictures: “It’s not about who’s on the seat – it’s about Who’s washing the feet.”
A Spoken word poem: