Let’s Find Out Together

A woman washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and dries them with her hair. Why would she do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:36-50 and Psalm 32.

Jesus says we can find rest in him because his yoke is easy and his burden light. I thought his demands on us were pretty hard! What does it mean that his yoke is easy? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 10:24-27 and 14:24-27.

Jesus says following God is not about how smart we are, but how receptive we are to God’s voice. How does he explain that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:25-27 and Psalm 8.

Jesus says we’re actually WORSE off than Tyre and Sidon. What does that mean and why does he say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:20-24 and Isaiah 23.

Jesus quotes a child’s song that says no matter what we do, people won’t play with us. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:31-35 and Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 6:12.

Jesus tells his disciples that John the Baptist is the greatest prophet to have ever lived. What made him so different? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:24-30 and 1 Kings 22:1-40.

John sends messengers to ask Jesus is he is the Messiah. Wasn’t John sure of that? What’s going on? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:18-23 and Isaiah 29.

Jesus tells his disciples that whoever welcomes them will receive a prophet’s reward. What is a prophet’s reward? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:40-42 and Jeremiah 20.

Jesus tells his disciples that he is not bringing peace but violence. Really? Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:34-39 and Leviticus 10.

Jesus tells his disciples to expect resistance. Is there anything good that will happen to them as they share the good news?  Let’’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:26-33 and 1 Samuel 2:22-36.