“Real Value” Message 9-18-22

Point: The value of a person is determined not by our own perception, measurements, background or any other way the world measures it but is determined by God.

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Principles for studying a passage of Scripture:
Comprehension: Asks – What does the passage say?
Interpretation: Asks – What does the passage mean?
Application: Asks – How should this passage change me?

Questions:
Comprehension: What are some key facts about this story? Which of these facts stick out to you most and why?
Comprehension: What did Jairus and the ill woman have in common? How are they different? Give some examples.
Interpretation: What does this passage of Scripture teach us about faith? About desperation? About the gospel? Explain.
Interpretation: How was Jairus’s faith in Jesus challenged? How did he respond?
Application: How is your faith being challenged right now? How are you responding? How should you respond?
Interpretation: Read verses 52-53. What did Jesus mean when He claimed that Jairus’s daughter is “not dead but sleeping”? Explain.
Application: How is your view of life, death, and eternity challenged by this story? Explain your answer.
Application: What about you needs to change after studying this passage? How can we as a group support and encourage you in this? Be honest and specific.