Week 20: Getting to Know Jesus

O God, give me inner knowledge of you who became human for me so that I might better love and follow you.

Option 1:
Re-read: “Reading Scripture with the Senses”
Scripture: Luke 8:40-56
Reflection: Enter the scene. What is Jesus like? How does he respond to what is happening around him? What motivates him?

Option 2:
Scripture: Luke 9:46-62
Reflection: Enter the scene. What is Jesus like? How does he interact with people? What does it mean to follow him?

Option 3:
Scripture: Luke 11:29-54
Reflection: Enter the scene? What does Jesus care about? Where are you in the story? How do you react to what he is saying?

Option 4:
Art Reflection: “Healing of the Bent Woman” (Luke 13:10-21) by Dmitry Shkolnik

Option 5:
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
Activity: Drink in the text. Then draw a picture of Jesus. What image do you have of him?

Option 6:
Repeat any of the days from this week.

Reviewing the Week:
Look back on the past week. What stands out to you the most as you have sought to know the person of Jesus better? Talk with God about your reflections.
Song: “Give Me Jesus”