Ask.Seek.Knock

Look Back

What new insights did you get from asking God to show you what amount of generosity would challenge you to trust Him more this year?

Look Up

Read Mark 5:21-29

1. What did Jairus and the woman in this story have in common?
2. Why did Jairus and the woman approach Jesus differently?
3. How do you typically approach Jesus when you have a need?

Read Mark 5:30-34

1. How did Jesus respond to the woman and what point was he trying to make?
2. How did the woman respond to Jesus and why did she act this way?
3. What does this story teach us about approaching Jesus’ boldly?

Read Luke 11:9-13 & 1 Corinthians 6:19

1. What does Jesus say we should do when we have a need in Luke 11?
2. What does Luke 11:13 and 1 Corinthians 6:19 say about what God gives us when we ask? What does this mean to you?

Overall (Discovery Bible Study)

• What do these scriptures say about God?
• What do they say about people?
• How will I apply this to my life?

Look Ahead

What do you need to bring to God in prayer and worship right now?

Notes

In these passages, we see Jesus responding to the different needs of people who boldly approached Him. They believed in Jesus’ power to heal and went to him personally and directly. Jesus had compassion and healed their physical needs, but also pointed them to a greater gift - the Holy Spirit. While there will always be some form of suffering in our lives, the presence of God’s Holy Spirit in each of us gives us direction and hope of eternity with our Father in heaven. Where are you turning for hope? Jesus tells us to come straight to God and boldly ask Him.