Jesus’ Approach to Ministry

Missions Sunday

Luke 18:15-17

Luke 18:35-43

Luke 19:1-10

Daily Meditations

Memory verse: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”                                                                                                  Luke 19:10

Monday

Read Luke 18:15-17. How did the disciples respond to what the parents were doing in Luke 18:15?

What childlike qualities do we need to enter the kingdom of God?

Tuesday

Read Luke 18:15-17. According to Luke 18:17, why should we receive the kingdom of God like a child?

What hinders us from having the childlike qualities that God wants us to have?

Wednesday

Read Luke 18:35-43. How did the crowd respond to the blind man’s actions in Luke 18:39?

What can we learn from the blind man in this account?

Thursday

Read Luke 18:35-43. What did the blind man do in response to the criticism of the crowd in Luke 18:39?

In what situations should you not be concerned about the criticism of others?

Friday

Read Luke 19:1-10. Why did the crowds begin to mutter and gossip among themselves?  See Luke 19:7.   

If we want to share our faith with someone, how much attention should we pay to their status and reputation?

Saturday

Read Luke 19:1-10. According to Luke 19:9 how had salvation come to Zacchaeus’ house?

How can we guard against the temptation to judge others?