For Jesus’ disciples, it wasn’t simply what they knew he could do that was a continual source of amazement, it was what he chose to do that kept them off balance. Daily, there seemed to be another of his choices that further opened their eyes to his priorities, those of the Kingdom. They probably gave up trying to figure out his course of action because it was at a level of spontaneity and creativity ridiculously beyond theirs. And each revelation was a challenge to their many preconceptions. I mean, healing the servant of a Roman military captain, this time, from a distance? What next?
Luke 7:11-17

1. vv. 11-13a – Widowed woman _______________________________________

2. vv. 13b – Bereft woman ______________________________________________

3. vv. 14,15 – Lonely woman’s __________________________________________

4. vv. 16,17 –News Flash: Vulnerable woman ____________________________

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It dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path."
Agatha Christie

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Honoré de Balzac

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