WEDNESDAY- 22^nd WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME -C

Gospel: Luke:4:38-44: I must proclaim the Good News to the other towns too, because that is what I was sent to do.

I Reading: Colossians 1:1-8: The message of the truth has reached you and is spreading all over the world.

Jesus Ministers and Makes an Amazing Impact: A Day in the Life of Jesus, Lk 4:38-44

This is one of the most interesting passages in all of Scripture. This is the very beginning, the very launch of Jesus’ ministry. Note how busy and pressuring and tiring the day was, and note the powerful lessons applicable to our lives.

1. He cured the most needful (v.38-39)

a. so needful, a great fever

b. so needful, could not speak or seek Jesus for herself

c. so needful, could not even come to Jesus

d. so needful, he came and healed her; she arose and ministered

2. He healed the diseases of those who sought him out (v.40)

3. He rebuked the evil spirits from making a false profession (v.41)

4. He sought  to be alone, seeking the presence of God (v.42)

a. He tried to get alone

b. He was sought out and was begged to stay

5. He persisted in His mission despite pressure to be sidetracked (v.43-44)

Thought: Jesus is the great hope of the most needful. No matter how desperate or helpless or weakened-Jesus will speak the Word of healing. All that is needed is a willing heart and mind.

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