Solitude and Busyness of Jesus

Solitude and Busyness of Jesus

October 20, 2013 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 21:37-38

 

Solitude and the Busyness of Jesus

Luke 21:37-38       Page #1051

Todd Cyphers

Spirit led Solitude is being alone with the Lord away from people and distractions for extended periods of time.

Luke 21:37-38          

Mark 1:9-13                           Page #994

Mark 1:32-45                         Page #995

Mark 3:13-15                         Page #997

Mark 6:30-32                         Page #1001

Mark 6:45-46                         Page # 1002

Mark 9:1-13                           Page #1005

Mark 14:12-42                       Page #1013

 1. Jesus said, “Come follow Me.”

2. Minutes are good and hours are great.

3. We make time for who/what we value.

4. Jesus had “quiet times” in busyness.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing    

5. He enjoyed spiritual disciplines and spontaneity.

6. A “devotional time” is for a devotional life.

Psalm 105:4 - Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face continually.

 

Psalm 23:1-3    Page #563

  1. God “makes us” get alone with Him.
  2. He then restores my soul.
  3. Then I can walk in righteousness.

 

Faith Sheet     

 Transformation Verse - You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  2 Timothy 2:1 (NASB) 

 Times with the Lord this week - If you have extra time, look up the cross references with the Transformation Scripture.

 

 #1 - Reviewing this Past Sunday 

 Solitude and the Busyness of Jesus

 

  1. Read Luke 21:37-38. 
  2. What does the text cause you to appreciate about God?
  3. Lead you to confess?
  4. Review Sunday’s message with someone.
  5. Read Matthew 6:5-6. Pray as God leads.

 

                                              # 2 - Preparing for Next Sunday

                                             God’s Astonishing Plan of Rescue

   

  1. Read Luke 22:1-13.
  2. What event is approaching and why is this important? (vs 1)
  3. What were the leaders planning? (vs 2)
  4. Describe what happens to Judas. (vs 3)
  5. Isaiah 14:12-14 describes what Satan most desires, so what now does Judas desire?
  6. What “sweetened the pot” for Judas to betray Jesus?  (vs 4-6)
    1. Why must Judas betray Jesus when there is no crowd? (21:38)
    2. How can we protect ourselves for our own selfishness and Satan’s influence? Pray as God leads.

 

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