Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | How One Changed Life Can Multiply : S4E19

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Jesus’ Strategy through Miracles | How One Changed Life Can Multiply : S4E19

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Jesus’ miracles weren’t isolated displays of power. They were part of His strategy to prepare His disciples for the mission ahead.

In this episode, Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge explore Jesus’ healing of the demon – possessed man in Mark 5 and how that encounter connects to the spread of the gospel in the Decapolis. They discuss why Jesus sent the man back to his own people instead of letting him join the disciples, how one changed life can influence an entire region, and why getting outside our comfort zones helps us see God at work.

Resources:

• His Way Still Works by Craig Etheredge
• A Harmony of the Gospel

Overview:

• 00:00 Strategic miracles of Jesus
• 06:23 Jesus Heals and Commissions the Man
• 07:21 Jesus moving between jurisdictions
• 12:23 Understanding connections in teachings
• 15:57 Leaving comfort zones for faith
• 18:38 Promoting leadership book and offers

Discussion Questions:

1. Craig Etheredge mentions that many times we see the power of God on display when we get out of our comfort zone. How have you experienced this truth in your own life or ministry?
2. Why does Craig Etheredge believe that Jesus’ miracles were strategic rather than random? How does this change the way we understand the narrative of the Gospels?
3. In what ways did Jesus use miracles as developmental tools for his disciples, according to Craig Etheredge?
4. The episode discusses the healing of the Gerasene demoniac and its connection to the feeding of the 4,000. Why do Ben Borgman and Craig Etheredge believe these two events are connected, and what significance does that have?
5. How does the geographic and spiritual distinction between the east and west sides of the Sea of Galilee enhance your understanding of the miracle in the Gerasene region?
6. What lessons can we learn from Jesus sending the healed man back to his own people, rather than allowing him to follow? How do you see the impact of one changed life in your context?
7. Craig Etheredge describes the missionary impact of the healed demoniac, influencing the region for generations. What implications does this have for leadership and discipleship today?
8. The hosts discuss the importance of getting people out of their comfort zones for spiritual growth. What practical steps can leaders take to foster this in their own discipleship strategies?
9. How do Craig Etheredge and Ben Borgman suggest we can apply the strategies and principles of Jesus’ ministry to church leadership today?
10. After listening to this episode, how might your approach to studying familiar biblical passages change, particularly regarding the interconnectedness of Jesus’ miracles and ministry strategy?