Week Three

The Galilean Ministry: Who is Jesus, Part Two
Luke 5:1-9:50

This is a substantial portion of scripture to read and digest along with the commentary from the text. The author continually ponders the question, "Who is Jesus?" Last week we explored this question as we considered our own "default image" of Christ - that is to say the image that immediately comes to mind when we hear His name. We listened to Abby's well-written letter of her "new friend" and collected adjectives based on the scripture portion we were considering.

This week I would ask you to consider the images that come to you as you read and what words those images bring to mind. Record them somewhere for our discussion. Then attempt to step into the shoes of the various people Jesus encounters and ask yourself the question, "Who is Jesus?" Answer from as many perspectives as you can. Finally, consider your life today and your relationship with Jesus. Is there interaction? Do you watch him from a distance? Is He someone you have only heard about but not yet encountered? Whatever your relationship, answer from as honest a place as you can - for you - "Who is Jesus?"

I welcome your input here and look forward to our time together on Thursday. Jim and Abby - you will be missed.