19 - Who is Jesus? (Luke 8:22-39 | Exodus 14)

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Jesus is the God of Israel, who rules over all creation and assures you that he will deliver you from your greatest enemies.

  1. Who is the God of Israel? (Exodus 14)
    a. The Wind and the Sea Obey (vv. 1-21)
    b. Slaves Freed and Enemies Drowned (vv. 22-31)
    c. The Greater Enemies (v. 31; Ephesians 6:12)

  2. Who is Jesus (Luke 8:22-33)
    a. The Wind and Sea Obey (vv. 22-25)
    b. A Slave Freed and Enemies Drowned (vv. 26-33)

  3. Whom Do you Fear? (Luke 8:34-49)
    a. Do You Recognize Jesus?
    b. Fear, Faith, and Witness (vv. 34-49; cf. Exodus 14:14, 31)
    c. Seeing Jesus

Discussion Starters

  1. Monday—What is the difference between asking “What is God?” and asking “Who is God?” What does take to explain who someone is?

  2. Tuesday—Who is the God of Israel? What is the pivotal event in Israel’s history that defines who he is? What does God want you to learn about him through that event?

  3. Wednesday—Was Egypt Israel’s greatest enemy? Who or what was? What is your greatest threat?

  4. Thursday—How are the crossing of the sea and the drowning of the pigs meant to connect Jesus to the God’s history with Israel? What does God want you to learn from these two events?

  5. Friday—What is the appropriate response to seeing Jesus calm the storm and cast the demons into the sea? What is good to learn to fear Jesus above all else? What can you tell people Jesus has done for you?