2. Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

4. Horns of Hattin

5. Lesson 7 – More Miracles 7:1-17 In Capernaum vv. 1-10 A centurion has a slave sick unto death v. 2 He had heard about Jesus…sent some Jewish leaders to bring Him v. 3 This centurion was well thought of by the Jews vv. 4-5

6. Lesson 7 – More Miracles 7:1-17 In Capernaum vv. 1-10 After Jesus starts toward his house, He is met by friends of the centurion…they tell Him the centurion did not feel worthy to have Jesus come to his house v. 6 “Just speak the word…” for healing v. 7

7. Lesson 7 – More Miracles 7:1-17 In Capernaum vv. 1-10 Jesus is impressed with the faith of the centurion…finding it better than in all of Israel v. 9 The centurion’s friends return to his house and find the slave made well v. 10

9. Lesson 7 – More Miracles 7:1-17 In Nain vv. 11-17 Arriving in the city, Jesus & His disciples come upon a funeral procession vv. 11-12 A widow had lost her only son Jesus halts the procession & commands the young man to sit up vv. 13-14

10. Lesson 7 – More Miracles 7:1-17 In Nain vv. 11-17 The young man sits up and speaks v. 15 Jesus “gave him back to his mother” The crowd glorified God…once again, the news spread about Jesus vv. 16-17 The first occurrence of a resurrection

11. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 John in prison 3:19-20

14. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 John in prison 3:19-20 He hears about all Jesus has done…sends disciples to inquire if He is the “Expected One or do we look for another?” vv. 18-19 An interesting question coming from John, especially considering 3:21-22 cp. Jn 1:29-34

15. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 Jesus sends a reply back to John vv. 20-23 He quotes Isa 35 & 61 cp. 4:18-19 He emphasizes His healing & His preaching He also encourages all (including John) not to “stumble over Him” through unbelief Signs were to induce faith cp. Jn 10:37-38

16. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 Jesus commends John vv. 24-28 He was not a “reed shaken by the wind” v. 24 (He was not weak or cowardly…his present conditions testified of this fact) He was not a “soft, pampered” man v. 25 He was a faithful prophet…more than vv. 26-27

17. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 Jesus commends John vv. 24-28 No greater man born of women v. 28a Yet, the “least in the kingdom” would become greater than this great man v. 28b John was never in the kingdom for which he served as the Lord’s forerunner

18. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 The reaction to Jesus’ words vv. 29-35 The common people and “sinners” rejoiced at Jesus’ words re: John…they had previously submitted to his baptism v. 29 The Jews bristled at these words…they had not previously submitted to John’s baptism v. 30

19. Lesson 7 – Messages Re: John 7:18-35 The reaction to Jesus’ words vv. 29-35 Jesus exposes the Jews’ hypocrisy vv. 31-34 They tried to have things “both ways” in their judgments against both John & Jesus God’s wise plan always works out for those who accept, live by it v. 35

20. Lesson 7 – Jesus & Simon 7:36-50 Jesus invited to Simon’s house (a Pharisee) for dinner v. 36 A known “sinner” (immoral woman) comes to Jesus and “serves” Him vv. 37-38 Simon repudiates Jesus because He did not refuse such a “sinner” v. 39

21. Lesson 7 – Jesus & Simon 7:36-50 Jesus tells a parable vv. 40-43 A lender loaned money to 2 debtors Both could not repay… both were forgiven Question: which one loved the lender more? Simon answered correctly… “the one who had the greatest debt”

22. Lesson 7 – Jesus & Simon 7:36-50 Jesus makes the application vv. 44-50 Simon had given no thought to Jesus’ needs while He was in his home…she had vv. 44-46 Truth Ù both were “debtors” Though Simon “judged” her unworthy, he was just as needy before Jesus as she was

23. Lesson 7 – Jesus & Simon 7:36-50 Jesus makes the application vv. 44-50 The difference Ù she was more aware of this need than Simon was…thus, she showed more appreciation (love) Therefore, Jesus forgave her vv. 47-48, 50 The crowd marveled at Jesus’ words v. 49