HE CAN

Luke 5:17-26

Gratitude is the response to grace.

Jesus can teach about God.
“As [Jesus] was teaching…”

Jesus can forgive as God.
“Man, your sins are forgiven you.”

Jesus can heal with God.
“And the power of the Lord was with him to heal… ‘Rise.’”

This all displays the authority of Jesus and urges us to answer:

Do you believe Jesus CAN?

*How far are you willing to go to bring someone to Jesus? *

Is your gratitude based on grace?

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GROUP / FAMILY DISCUSSION
Have you heard the term “attitude of gratitude?” What is usually meant by the term?

What are some things people usually mention they are grateful for?

Do you believe salvation from sin is the greatest thing we can be grateful for? Why or why not?

On a scale of 1-10 (1=never, 10=all the time), how often do you display gratefulness for grace? Why is this?

Read Psalm 118. What is the psalmist thankful for? How many times is a word used that references thankfulness? Do you see any statements that point to Jesus? If so, where?

Do you live your life with a “Jesus CAN” outlook? Why or why not?

Would you say your gratitude is based on grace? If not, what has it been based on?

How is basing your gratitude on grace better?

How far are you willing to go to bring someone to Jesus? Or perhaps a better question: where is the limit to your going?

Who is the “one” you need to bring to Jesus?

How can we help carry the load?

Pray for this person for an opportunity to lead them to Jesus.