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Greater Than Jesus

Greater Than Jesus. Opening Questions What are some of the biggest (most important) things in your life? If you could rearrange your priorities, what would you change?. What is greater than God and worse than the devil? The poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it you’ll die. NOTHING.

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Greater Than Jesus

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  1. Greater Than Jesus

  2. Opening QuestionsWhat are some of the biggest(most important) things in your life?If you could rearrange your priorities, what would you change?

  3. What is greater than Godand worse than the devil?The poor have it,the rich need it,and if you eat it you’ll die. NOTHING

  4. Jesus called his twelve disciplesand gave them authorityto cast out evil spiritsand to heal every kindof disease and illness.They drove out many demonsand healed many sick people. (Matthew 10:1, Mark 6:13)

  5. John said, “Teacher, we saw someonedriving out demons in your nameand we told him to stop,because he was not one of us.”Jesus answered, “Do not stop him,for no one who does a miracle in myname can say anything bad about me,for whoever is not against us is for us.” (Mark 9:38-40)

  6. The Lord appointed seventy-twoothers and sent them two by two.“Heal the sick there and tell themthe kingdom of God has come.”The seventy-two returned with joysaying, “Lord, even the demonssubmit to us in your name.” (Luke 10:1,9,17)

  7. The apostles performedmany signs and wondersamong the people.People brought the sickinto the streets and laid themon beds and mats so thatat least Peter’s shadowmight fall on some of themas he passed by. (Acts 5:12,15)

  8. When handkerchiefs or apronsthat had merely touched Paul’s skinwere placed on sick people,they were healed of their diseases,and evil spirits were expelled. (Acts 19:12)

  9. The disciple Tabitha died, and herbody was put in an upstairs room.Lydia sent for Peter.Peter got on his knees and prayed,then said, “Tabitha, get up.”She opened her eyes, and sat up. He called for the believers, and presented her to them alive. (Acts 9:36-41)

  10. “You are going to be blindfor a time, not even able to seethe light of the sun.”Immediately, darknesscame over him,and he groped about,seeking someone to leadhim by the hand. (Acts 13:11)

  11. Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold someproperty, and kept part of the money.Ananias gave the rest to the apostles.Peter said, “You have not lied just tohuman beings but to God.”Ananias fell down and died.Later his wife also lied about the money.Peter said, “The men who buried yourhusband are at the door,and they will carry you out also.” (Acts 5:1-10)

  12. do even greater things than these Whoever believes in mewill do the works I havebeen doing, and they willdo even greater things than thesebecause I am going to the Father. (John 14:12)

  13. Halftime QuestionsWhat miracles has Godperformed in your life?What great things canwe do in Jesus’ name?

  14. Jesus said, “If I go,I will prepare a place for you.I will come back and take youto be with me that you alsomay be where I am.” (John 14:3)

  15. “It is best for youthat I go away. Jesus told them,“It is best for youthat I go away.Because if I don't,the Advocate won’t come.If I do go away,then I will send him to you.” (John 16:7)

  16. “I will ask the Father,and he will give youanother Advocate,who will never leave you.”“The Spirit of truth will glorify mebecause it is from methat he will receive whathe will make known to you.” (John 14:16, 16:14)

  17. But stay here in the cityuntil the Holy Spirit comes “The Advocate, the Holy Spirit,will teach you all thingsand will remind you of everythingI have said to you.”“I will send the Holy Spirit,just as my Father promised.But stay here in the cityuntil the Holy Spirit comesand fills you with power from heaven.” (John 14:26, Luke 24:49)

  18. He breathed on them and said,“Receive the Holy Spirit.If you forgive anyone’s sins,their sins are forgiven;if you do not forgive them,they are not forgiven.” (John 20:22-23)

  19. Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.Then you won't be doingwhat your sinful nature craves.This love surpasses knowledge.You will be filled to the measureof all the fullness of God. (Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 3:9)

  20. We have different gifts, according tothe grace given to each of us.Ifyourgiftisprophesying,thenprophesyin accordance with your faith;if it is serving, then serve;if it is teaching, then teach;if it is encouraging, then encourage;if it is giving, then give generously;if it is leading, lead diligently;if it is mercy, do it cheerfully. (Romans 12:6-8)

  21. To one the Spirit gives wisdom,to another knowledge,to another faith,to another healing,to another miraculous powers,to another prophecy,to another discernment,to another speaking in different tongues,and to another interpretation of tongues. (1 Corinthians 12:8-10)

  22. AdministrationDiscernmentEncouragementEvangelismFaithGiving HealingInterpretationKnowledge LeadershipMercyMiracles PastorProphecyServiceTeachingTonguesWisdom Spiritual Gifts

  23. Knows all things Prays for us Guides us Decides for us Lives with us and in us Fills us with living water Shows Jesus to us Produces holiness in us Transforms us Gives us gifts Grieves for our sin (1 Co 2:10-11) (Rom 8:26-27) (John 14:16-17, 26) (1 Co 12:7-11) (John 14:16-17) (John 7:37-39) (John 15:26) (Gal 5:16-25) (2 Co 3:18) (Rom 12:4-8; 1 Co 12) (Eph 4:30)

  24. Closing QuestionsWhat spiritual gifts do you have,and how do you use them?What are some ways that theHoly Spirit worked through you? www.davemattingly.net

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