Aug. 27, 2023

The Centurion and His Slave
 Luke 7:1-10

Five  questions

1. Were the centurion and/or the slave deserving?

· Grace is only available to those who are undeserving.

· Jesus is drawn towards those who know they need grace.

2. Why did he appeal to Jesus’ authority?

· Any authority, power or privilege that we have comes from God.

· Jesus’ authority is either a great threat or our ultimate comfort.

3. Where exactly was Jesus in this story?

· While Jesus has a human body he is not confined to it.

· His presence and his power are always available.

4. Why did Jesus decide to help?

· Our hope for mercy is based on Jesus’ love and compassion. 

5. What does great faith look like? (or How can we amaze Jesus?)

Storylines Journal:

Write about this story as if you were the centurion looking back and remembering?  How did what happen affect you?