February 12, 2017

Devotion: Use this resource at home to guide your household’s daily devotions.

Pray: Light a candle and open your devotion time with a prayer.

Holy Voice,
You have shown us your wisdom, O God, in your messengers. Make their proclamation our own: a world where all is restored and justice prevails. By the holy name of Christ, Amen.

Read: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding of Sunday’s text. After the reading, ask the follow-up questions.

Sunday: More than a Prophet, Luke 7:18-35

Monday: Jairus’ Plea, Luke 8:40-42

Tuesday: A Woman Restored, Luke 8:43-44

Wednesday: A Woman Restored, Luke 8:45-48

Thursday: Jairus’ Daughter Healed, Luke 8:49-56

Friday: Jesus Sends Out Disciples, Luke 9:1-6

Saturday: Herod Hears of Jesus’ Healings, Luke 9:7-9

Describe Jesus’ and John’s relationship with each other.

Connect: Discuss the following questions.

What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?

If someone who didn’t know Jesus asked you about him, how would you describe him?

Describe a favorite relationship you have with someone you love. Describe a relationship you have with someone that is challenging for you to love. What similarities and differences do you notice between the two?

Do: By acting on what we learn we make God’s word come alive. Do the following activity this week.

Write a job description for yourself as if your life was the job. What are your qualifications? What is your experience? How do you present yourself to the world?

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