Note:Pastor Scott's message at the beginning of this sermon relates to this sermon from two weeks ago. Luke 8:37-39a—The Peace Christ Brings Lesson 1: People __________ ________ because they're spiritually blind (Luke 8:37a cf. Luke 8:41; 2 Sam 6:7-11; Luke 8:10-12). Lesson 2: _______________ ___________ doesn't produce spiritual sight (Luke 16:30-31; Rom 10:17). Lesson 3: _______ ___________ rejection (Luke 8:37b). Lesson 4: It's not _________ __ ______ of God's displeasure when He says, "No" (Luke 8:38-39; Jam 4:3; 2 Sam 7:3-13). Lesson 5: Reject Jesus and _________ _______ (Luke 8:35, 37 cf. Rom 5:1; John 14:27; Col 3:15; Phil 4:6-7).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Day 1: Read Luke 8:26-39 When the townspeople saw the man who had been possessed by demons, what would you have expected their reaction to be? What is your reaction to the work of God in someone else's life? Have you ever begrudged the Holy Spirit radically changing someone else? If so, explain and then describe what you wish you would have done differently.
Day 2: What is the first reason people reject Jesus? Describe spiritual blindness. In what areas of your life might you still be spiritually blind? What practical steps could you take right now to not be spiritually blind?
Day 3: Considering the reaction of the townspeople, what specific characteristics about Jesus were they rejecting? Which character in this account was told to remain with the townspeople? Explain how he may have felt when Jesus told him "no." In what areas of your life are you rejecting a characteristic of Jesus? What do you need to do today, in order to submit yourself to full lordship of Jesus Christ?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
