Daily Readings (Page 284)

How does Jesus respond to the apparently good consideration shown by the men from Jairus’ house? What does he require of Jairus?

The woman confesses her action to Jesus in great fear. What do you she has realised about him? What does Jesus’ response to her show?

What is it that brought the woman to Jesus? What does she desire? How does she think of Jesus in seeking to meet her need?

What is it that brought Jairus to Jesus? What risk might Jairus be taking? What might he consider Jesus to be?

Why is verse 17 a very unfortunate response from the pig-farmers towards Jesus’ liberating deed for the possessed man? What did Jesus command the freed man to do (v19)?

How did the evil spirit address Jesus in verse 7? What is significant in this discourse between \”legion\” and Jesus?

What kind of man did Jesus meet in the region of the Gerasenes? Why was no one able to subdue him and release him from his sufferings?

How did the disciples feel? Why should they feel that way since Jesus did something as requested? What did those who called Jesus “teacher” discover about him?

What did Jesus do in response to their anxiety? What did he rebuke those disciples for?   

How did the disciples feel towards Jesus when their boat was caught in the wind-storm? What do you think they expected Jesus to do?