Walking with Jesus - #8 Jesus JOURNEYED to Capernaum
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet will be held today, February 23rd following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
We invite you to Grace Church every Wednesday night for some mid-week fun and fellowship. CJ's coffee shop will be open and we'll have a featured game available from 6:00-7:30 pm each week. Bring a snack to share if you wish. This is a great opportunity to bring someone you want to spend time with, get to know better, or introduce to other Christians. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions ([email protected]).
February Schedule
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
March Schedule
March 5th: Uno
March 12th: Bingo
March 19th: Word Games (Scrabble/Boggle)
March 26th: Apples to Apples
February Schedule
February 26th: Everybody Knows (trivia)
March Schedule
March 5th: Uno
March 12th: Bingo
March 19th: Word Games (Scrabble/Boggle)
March 26th: Apples to Apples
Are you trying to get more steps in but don't want to walk in the cold? Come on in where it's warm and walk inside the church! We'll make sure the building is open and ready for you...
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, February 24th - Vanessa Noteboom
Wednesday, February 26th - Ardie Reid
Thursday, February 27th - Cassidy Bolinger
Saturday, March 1st - George Shook, Thatcher Dykhouse
Wednesday, February 26th - Ardie Reid
Thursday, February 27th - Cassidy Bolinger
Saturday, March 1st - George Shook, Thatcher Dykhouse
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The focus of this series, Walking with Jesus, is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We're slowly and simply examining the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Pastor Don started us off with Jesus INCARNATED on Earth.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick covered how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Aaron presented about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
Gary explained how Jesus CALLED His First Disciples.
Pastor Joel brought a unique perspective to how Jesus TURNED water into wine but also turned the disciples faith and their idea of ministry.
Today Nick shares a simple verse that conveys how Jesus JOURNEYED to Capernaum.
Ryan shared with us how Jesus PREPARED for Ministry.
Nick covered how Jesus was COMMISSIONED by the Father.
Jeff looked at how Jesus was TEMPTED in the Wilderness.
Aaron presented about how Jesus was RECOGNIZED as the Lamb of God.
Gary explained how Jesus CALLED His First Disciples.
Pastor Joel brought a unique perspective to how Jesus TURNED water into wine but also turned the disciples faith and their idea of ministry.
Today Nick shares a simple verse that conveys how Jesus JOURNEYED to Capernaum.
We've been using a book called The Harmony of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) as we've walked with Jesus chronologically.
The plan is to cover the entire life of Jesus in three different sermon series taking place over three years. We're a little over midway through part one of this three part series.
The plan is to cover the entire life of Jesus in three different sermon series taking place over three years. We're a little over midway through part one of this three part series.
We leave the excitement of the wedding in Cana and the first recorded miracle of Jesus and come to our verse for today's lesson - John 2:12.
This verse literally conveys the message, "Walking with Jesus." Walking with Jesus was never a physical event, it was a full on experience!
This verse literally conveys the message, "Walking with Jesus." Walking with Jesus was never a physical event, it was a full on experience!
John 2:12
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12 After this, He went down to Capernaum with His mother and brothers and His disciples, and they stayed there a few days.
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We can see a main theme, Road Trip, and three points to guide us.
1. Places
2. People
3. Purpose
What's the best road trip you have taken? Who went with you?
1. Places
2. People
3. Purpose
What's the best road trip you have taken? Who went with you?
Places
Starting point: Cana
Destination: Capernaum
Distance: 30 miles/approx. 2 day trip
Points of interest along the way: Nazareth, Sepphoris, Cana, Arbel, Migdal, Mt. of Beatitudes
Starting point: Cana
Destination: Capernaum
Distance: 30 miles/approx. 2 day trip
Points of interest along the way: Nazareth, Sepphoris, Cana, Arbel, Migdal, Mt. of Beatitudes
People
Traveling with Jesus: His mother (Mary), his brothers (and possibly sisters), and his disciples.
Jesus is the connection between the two groups of people; His family and His disciples. What better way to get to know one another than to take a 2-3 day trip to Capernaum together!
Traveling with Jesus: His mother (Mary), his brothers (and possibly sisters), and his disciples.
Jesus is the connection between the two groups of people; His family and His disciples. What better way to get to know one another than to take a 2-3 day trip to Capernaum together!
Purpose
Usually with any type of travel, we often ask about the purpose - business or pleasure?
In the case of this trip, it was business with a personal touch. From here on out, His purpose was to prepare those around Him and to finish the work He had been sent for.
He had gathered "His" people and was moving His base from Nazareth to Capernaum. Because of its location and many visitors, Capernaum provided the perfect location for Jesus to begin spreading the Gospel as we know it today. Jesus had a purpose in choosing Capernaum.
Usually with any type of travel, we often ask about the purpose - business or pleasure?
In the case of this trip, it was business with a personal touch. From here on out, His purpose was to prepare those around Him and to finish the work He had been sent for.
He had gathered "His" people and was moving His base from Nazareth to Capernaum. Because of its location and many visitors, Capernaum provided the perfect location for Jesus to begin spreading the Gospel as we know it today. Jesus had a purpose in choosing Capernaum.
This trip was much more than people, places, and purpose. Jesus was intentional and He asks us to live our lives in the same manner. It doesn't do us much good to plan trips and never go on them. It would be a waste of time and resources. In our own faith walk, what good does it do to hear the words of Jesus, but never live them out?
Matthew 7:24
Matthew 7:24
Matthew 7:24
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24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
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Application:
Let's take a look at how we can Walk with Jesus in our own lives...
Principle #1 - Go Slowly
Psalm 46:10a
When we become so consumed with the go, go, go of life, we miss out on building relationships, ministry opportunities, God's natural beauty, sharing the Gospel, and living out our own faith. We must find time for God and for the people He has placed around us.
Let's take a look at how we can Walk with Jesus in our own lives...
Principle #1 - Go Slowly
Psalm 46:10a
When we become so consumed with the go, go, go of life, we miss out on building relationships, ministry opportunities, God's natural beauty, sharing the Gospel, and living out our own faith. We must find time for God and for the people He has placed around us.
Psalms 46:10
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10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
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Principle #2 - Grow Steadily
Luke 9:37-56 (Shows us how Jesus grew frustrated when the disciples didn't demonstrate growth)
This trip to Capernaum isn't just about getting to the destination. The journey there held plenty of opportunities for His "team" to grow as individuals and collectively. As they traveled they likely shared stories and lessons from their own lives. These couple of days on the road laid the foundation for the early lessons from Jesus' ministry.
Jesus used just about every opportunity He could to teach those around Him. Here at Grace Church we offer a few options for spiritual growth:
- Mentoring
- H.O.M.E. Groups
- Grace U Classes
Luke 9:37-56 (Shows us how Jesus grew frustrated when the disciples didn't demonstrate growth)
This trip to Capernaum isn't just about getting to the destination. The journey there held plenty of opportunities for His "team" to grow as individuals and collectively. As they traveled they likely shared stories and lessons from their own lives. These couple of days on the road laid the foundation for the early lessons from Jesus' ministry.
Jesus used just about every opportunity He could to teach those around Him. Here at Grace Church we offer a few options for spiritual growth:
- Mentoring
- H.O.M.E. Groups
- Grace U Classes
Luke 9:37-56
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37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
38 Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child.
39 A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him.
40 I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
45 But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
46 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
52 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?”
55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 And He and His disciples went on to another village.
38 Suddenly a man in the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, for he is my only child.
39 A spirit keeps seizing him, and he screams abruptly. It throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It keeps mauling him and rarely departs from him.
40 I begged Your disciples to drive it out, but they were unable.”
41 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
42 Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
45 But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
46 Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47 But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48 And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
51 As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
52 He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
53 But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
54 When the disciples James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?”
55 But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
56 And He and His disciples went on to another village.
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Principle #3 - Give Selflessly
Mark 10:45
The road trip to Capernaum wasn't about Jesus. It was about the future of the ministry. His entire existence here on earth was a selfless act!
Where are you giving selflessly? Here at Grace Church we encourage you to think of two areas to serve - in the church and in the community. We have an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others. We can all step out in faith and give selflessly like Jesus did.
Mark 10:45
The road trip to Capernaum wasn't about Jesus. It was about the future of the ministry. His entire existence here on earth was a selfless act!
Where are you giving selflessly? Here at Grace Church we encourage you to think of two areas to serve - in the church and in the community. We have an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to others. We can all step out in faith and give selflessly like Jesus did.
Mark 10:45
BSB
45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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As we close today, let's answer a few questions regarding the road trip we talked about earlier.
What is your destination?
Have you selected the route you will take?
Who are the people you want to take with you?
What is the purpose for your trip?
Walking with Jesus is as simple as these few questions.
What is your destination?
Have you selected the route you will take?
Who are the people you want to take with you?
What is the purpose for your trip?
Walking with Jesus is as simple as these few questions.
This week:
Read and pray over John 2:12 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
Read and pray over John 2:12 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (Specifically, what is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
