How To Impress A King [Luke 7:1-10]

How To Impress A King [Luke 7:1-10]

Sermon Discussion Questions

*What are some ways we try to impress one another? Ryan told a story about how he tried to impress some of his peers when he was in high school at a talent show. We all live with a secret desire of impressing others, as though every conversation we have with others leaves someone impressed. 

*This portion of scripture is incredible because the person who ends up astonished in this story is Jesus. What is Jesus not impressed with about this centurion and what about the centurion impresses Jesus?

*The Centurion had competence, compassion, charisma, and character. These are good things that we should commend, yet none of these things caused Jesus to be impressed. 

*The Centurion didn't see Jesus miracles, nor did he see him teaching with authority. The Centurion is only acting out of the things he has heard from others. On the basis of the reports from others, this Centurion has belief. Rather than be proud of his faith, this man is incredibly humble. 

*The Centurion didn't put boundaries on what Jesus could do. How did he trust Jesus without limits?

*Ryan asserted that we all are seeking someone or something we can trust in, whether we are religious or not, whether we are a Christian or not. We place authority and hope in things in our lives that we think can fulfill us. Maybe as parents we place trust in our children to make up for our failures, maybe as married couples we trust for our spouse to make up for all the insecurity in our hearts, maybe as citizens we place trust in the right political candidate. Only Jesus can actually deliver the goods, because Jesus is the only one who can speak a word and make things happen. Is our trust like the Centurions? Can we be encouraged in a faith that even Jesus would be marveled at? 

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