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Verse: Luke 4:42-43
Reflect
Jesus knew his mission, and he remained focused on that mission. As you reach out to help others, you may find the needs overwhelming. Just as Jesus chose not to do everything others demanded of [...]
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Verse: Luke 9:12-17
Reflect
Jesus called on the disciples to help with the miraculous feeding of the multitude. It wasn’t glamorous work, distributing the food and then collecting the leftovers. But the disciples did it willingly because they knew [...]
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Verse: Luke 4:18-19
Reflect
As we close this week, consider once again Jesus’ mission in Luke 4:18-19. Since Jesus’ mission is also our mission, what do these verses mean to you personally? What does it mean to you to:
Preach [...]
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Verse: Luke 6:36-37
Reflect
God asks us to imitate him in extending mercy, but one concrete thing we are not to do in imitation of God is to judge others. God honors compassion, not judgment. Why do you think [...]
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Verse: Luke 6:30-31
Reflect
The concept of stewardship directs us to acknowledge that everything we have belongs to God—we are only stewards (not owners) of the things we have. In what specific ways do you strive to be a [...]
Remember, see the devotional introduction for instruction on how to follow this devotional for the Be the Church series.
Verse: Luke 18:10-14
Reflect
Why is humility important to our work with people in need?
Take a few moments to search your attitudes toward people in need. Do you feel as if you are better than they are? Do you [...]