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11. Jesus drew near to Bartimaeus when he expressed his need. Where do you feel the need for Jesus to draw near to you?
How will you express your need to Him?
12. How might our group support and pray for you in any areas you are currently seeking Jesus’ healing in your life?
Prayer Requests

Doing life together

Introduction
I. Frustration is found when we stop at Jesus’
Job Description
II. Wholeness begins when we pursue Jesus’
Heart
III. Jesus is Always willing to Come Closer
Conclusion
What will I do on Monday with what I have learned on Sunday?

March 8, 2020
Jesus Our Healer
Luke 5:12-16

March 8, 2020
Have you ever had an “eye-opening” experience? Can you share it with the group?
2. How would you describe spiritual blindness?
How is spiritual blindness similar to physical blindness?
How are the two different?
read Mark 10:46-52
3. Luke’s account of these events tells us that the crowd identified Jesus as “Jesus of Nazareth” (Luke 18:37) while Bartimaeus called Him “Jesus, Son of David.” What was significant about these two different designations?
4. What did this reveal about the spiritual blindness of the crowd and the spiritual sight of Bartimaeus?
How did the crowd telling the blind man to be quiet evidence this further?

GROWTH GROUP HOMEWORK

Thinking things through

Digging deeper

5. Why do you think Jesus asked the man, who was obviously blind, “What do you want me to do for you?”
6. What would you ask for if Jesus inquired what you wanted Him to do for you?
7. What did Bartimaeus’s response reveal about the posture of His heart toward Jesus?
What does your response reveal about the posture of your heart toward Jesus?
8. Do you ever struggle to pray honestly with God?
Why might this be difficult?
9. What are some ways we might deny opportunities for healing in our physical, emotional, and spiritual states lives by living falsely before God and other believers?
10. Following His healing, Bartimaeus followed Jesus. How has the healing work of Christ led you to a deeper commitment in following Him?

PRAY

for the Pastoral Search Committee—Janice Metcalf (chair),
Jaden Bartel (Elder), Tyson Brown, Chelsea Bustin, Don Clements, Megan Madsen—to experience God’s leading, wisdom and protection as they review resumés and further information from potential candidates. Email office@okotoksefc.ca if you want to receive prayer updates!