March 7th

Opening Question: Whar are some things or people you put your faith in?

Read Luke 7:1-10 as a group, and then again by yourself.

1 Jesus finished saying all those things to the people. Then he entered Capernaum. 2 There the servant of a Roman commander was sick and about to die. His master thought highly of him. 3 The commander heard about Jesus. So he sent some elders of the Jews to him. He told them to ask Jesus to come and heal his servant. 4 They came to Jesus and begged him, "This man deserves to have you do this. 5 He loves our nation and has built our synagogue." 6 So Jesus went with them. When Jesus came near the house, the Roman commander sent friends to him. He told them to say, "Lord, don't trouble yourself. I am not good enough to have you come into my house. 7 That is why I did not even think I was fit to come to you. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 I myself am a man who is under authority. And I have soldiers who obey my orders. I tell this one, 'Go,' and he goes. I tell that one, 'Come,' and he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." 9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him. He turned to the crowd that was following him. He said, "I tell you, even in Israel I have not found anyone whose faith is so strong." 10 Then the men who had been sent to Jesus returned to the house. They found that the servant was healed.

Word list:

Capernaum – a city in northern Israel, where Jesus did some teaching and healing.
commander – a military leader in charge of 100 men.
elders – religious leaders
synagogue – The place where Jews met for fellowship.

Discussion questions:

1. How would you retell this story in your own words?
2. What do you think the Roman commander meant in verse 6?
3. What did the commander do that amazed Jesus so much?
4. How could Jesus heal people without even seeing them?
5. How’s your faith in Jesus? Growing? Just starting? Not started yet? Explain.
6. Is there anything we can do to make our faith in Jesus stronger?