2. Josh & Katie Hamilton

3. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1.What condition was the man from Gerasenes in when Jesus encountered him? (Luke 8:26-29) He was possessed by demons, naked, lived in a cemetery and was very violent.

4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2.What was the man’s reaction to Jesus? (v. 28) He fell to his knees and recognized Jesus as the Son of God.

5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3.Even demons recognize who Jesus is. Have you heard of anti- Christian groups who react violently to the cause of Christ? Who?

6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4.How did the demons identify themselves? (v. 30) They said their name was “Legion” which could mean up to 6000 soldiers in the Roman army. In other words, the man was possessed with multiple demons.

7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5.How did the following parties involved react to the exorcism? (vs. 33-39) a. The pigs- They ran off a cliff and drowned in the lake b. The herdsmen- They ran to town to tell what had happened c. The townspeople- They saw the man and were afraid d. The healed man- He asked to go with Jesus

8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6.In the account of the healing of the woman with a hemorrhage how did the parties react? a. Jesus- He knew someone had touched Him in faith (vs. 43-48) b. The Disciples- Did not understand what Jesus meant by “being touched” c. The woman- Fell down before Jesus and was afraid d. Jesus- Spoke highly of the woman’s faith and healed her

9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7.What is significant about the healing of this woman for you?

10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8.In the account of Jairus’ daughter, how did the parties react? (vs. 41-42, 49-56) a. Jairus- He came humbly seeking the healing power of Jesus b. Jesus- Remained calm even when people doubted c. The people- They doubted and laughed at Jesus d. Her parents- They were amazed

11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9.What is significant about the raising to life of Jairus’ daughter for you?

12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10.When Jesus sent the disciples out to serve why do you think he told them to take nothing with them? (Luke 9:1-3) He was teaching them to rely on God and to not be encumbered by stuff.

13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11.If you felt led to go and serve Christ how difficult would it be because of all of the “stuff” you have? How can you simplify to be prepared to serve?

14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 12.Are people today confused yet curious like Herod? (vs. 7-9)

15. DISCUSSION GUIDE 13.How can you help others who are confused yet curious about who Jesus is?

16. DISCUSSION GUIDE 14.What faith lessons are in the story of the feeding of the 5000? (vs. 11-17) a. The disciples wanted to send the people away and did not see a supernatural solution. b. Jesus was never to exhausted to serve. c. Jesus provided for physical needs as well as spiritual needs.

17. DISCUSSION GUIDE 15.Who do you know that has physical needs that you can help?

18. DISCUSSION GUIDE 16.Who do you know that needs spiritual healing that Jesus can help?

19. Group Assignment 1.Share an example of a miracle you have experienced or have heard about. 2.When you hear about miracles how do you tend to react? Are you skeptical or accepting? Do you try to prove them away? 3.Why aren’t miracles more discussed in the church today? 4.How can we be more sensitive to the Spirit of God to allow Him to work in and through us?