The Power of Christ is Purpose not Performance
Get to Know the Group
What is the best live show/concert/performance you’ve ever seen? ______________________________
God’s Words of Grace
Jesus healed a man who was _____________________. Why did Jesus do this? ______________________
Why did Jesus touch the man’s ears and spit and touch his tongue? ________________________________
Why did Jesus tell them not to share what they had witnessed? ___________________________________
How does Jesus use his miraculous power today? _______________________________________________
Find
the Oasis for Life
How does worship display purpose not performance? Why is that important?
When do we see the power of Christ today in ordinary or extraordinary circumstances?
(Write the names of requested prayers on the lines below)
Group Prayer: O God, We thank you the power of Christ in us, through us and for us. Give us a deep appreciation for your almighty power and understand how and why you use it in our lives. We know that your goal is to grow and keep us in the faith. By faith we recognize the miracles that you perform everyday through Word and Sacrament. We also come to you on behalf of: ________________________ _______________________ ______________________________ that you would use your power and might to help, bless and assist them. We appeal to your power and love as we pray in Jesus name. Amen