1. Verses 20-26. Contrast Jesus' picture of a blessed life with the world's idea of happiness. Why is a Christian happy in such circumstances? What makes the difference?
2. Verses 27-36. A picture of unselfish love. What should be the source and pattern of our love (verses 35, 36)? Think of practical cases in your own situation to which the principles laid down in these verses apply.
3. Verses 12-19. Note the increasing pressures on Jesus (verses 17-19). What two special actions did He take?
Stibbs, A. (1949). Search the Scriptures: The Study Guide to the Bible. Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press.
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1. Jesus blessed life - poor, hungry, weeping, hated for His name. World blessed life - rich, well fed, laughing, respected. A Christian is happy when they have God. They need nothing else, God provides all that they need. Jesus makes the difference.
2. We should give without expecting anything back. Not reciprocal. Giving money to friends who need it, buying things they need for them, giving them somewhere to stay if they need it without expecting anything in return. Do it all in love, love never asks for anything.
3. Jesus chose 12 men to be His close followers and to help Him deal with the crowd and any opposition. He also put himself on a level ground instead of up on a high place as previously. This way He wouldn't draw as much attention to himself.
1. Jesus had a different perspective on life than the world view. The world look at riches, being well fed, speak well, laughing rather than Jesus who says that is worthless compared to knowing him. Jesus talked about being hungey, poor, being hated, sadness. we need to be thankfeul for what we have and to praise God for his provision whatever it is and not to rely on anything that is not of him.
2. we should do stuff without expecting anything in response. showing the love of God in practical ways - pot plants!
3. Jesus' actions were taking time out from what was going on around him to spend time with His father praying.he also chose disciples where he could share the load.
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