Meals with the Master
5th Course
Seeing a profound Facebook post. Someone sharing with you “My grandfather once told me…” Maybe even opening the occasional fortune cookie. Every once in a while, you come across a profound piece of wisdom, the kind of thing that makes you go “Hmmm…”
Don’t you think that as the disciples followed Jesus around that they heard some real head-scratchers? How do you follow the God of the Universe around on foot for three years and not hear some things you never thought about before? Fact is, you don’t. Actually, the Apostle John alluded to the fact that Jesus said so much that if the disciples wrote down everything He said and did that there wouldn’t be enough books in the world to record, and for that matter, to evaluate all these things.
During this 5th course of Meals with the Master, we’re going to spend time exploring some of the profound things that Jesus said and that He taught. These things are not only wisdom for the way, but strength for your journey and hope beyond this life. So join us each week as we listen and learn about some of the profound truths Jesus shared with His disciples.
Week One—April 24
Why You Might Be Failing
Luke 9:37–45
If you’ve ever done something challenging and thought you’d figured it out, only to find that you couldn’t do it again, then you know what the disciples felt like when they tried to cast out a demon and could not (even though they’d done it before). The question is, why couldn’t they do it? And how can we avoid the same problems?
Week Two—May 8—Mother's Day!
The Worst Sin There Is
Luke 9:46–62
As the disciples followed Jesus, at times they misunderstood their futures and failed to control their anger. These missteps produced some moments for Jesus to teach them, especially in the area of pride.
Week Three—May 15
Success Can Set You up for Failure
Luke 10:1–24
Most every mom has the heart of Jesus for her children, wanting them to succeed in changing the world. Yet, sometimes when success comes, so does temptation. One day you can succeed, and the next day you fall. It’s time to learn from Jesus what the bottom line is for joy and celebration in the middle of any success.
Week Four—May 22
Mercy—Just as Amazing as Grace
Luke 10:25–37
Who are we obligated to love and help in our world? Who really deserves our attention and compassion? Jesus was asked a similar question, and as the Master Teacher, He told the story of the Good Samaritan, a powerfully convicting story about mercy in action.
Week Five—June 5
What Prayer IS and DOES
Luke 11:1–13
Jesus would often go by Himself to pray, and upon returning, the disciples curiously asked if He would teach them to pray. And He did: a master class in coming to the Father. And that same class is available to you and me.