Interruption For Ministry
- When Jesus had demonstrated that he could heal from a distance without going to the home of the sick, why did he follow Jairus to his home to heal his daughter consuming much time?
- Why did Jesus stop to discuss the matter of the woman who touched the hem of his garment? Wasn't it embarrassing for her? Didn't it delay his mission to Jairus' daughter?
- How do we handle a situation where a person in need comes to us when we are busy?
How Can I Help You
- Why did Jesus ask questions such as "Would you like to be healed?" or "What can I do for you?" when it was obvious to everyone especially Jesus? What did the questions accomplish?
- Should we also ask people in obvious need if they need help or how to help them?
The Deeper Needs
- How did Jesus know what people were thinking, or what they had done in the past? Will God be willing to help us know about people we want to help?
- Was it appropriate for Jesus to forgive sins when the person had not asked for forgiveness? Should people have to apologise before they may be forgiven?
- If we do not feel forgiven does it mean that we are not forgiven? Is it possible that even after asking forgiveness in prayer that one may still feel unforgiven?
Dorcas in Joppa
- Why are men not included in our Dorcas societies? Should our churches have another society for men? What about young people?
- How much help do our Dorcas societies render to people not of our church?
- How active is the Dorcas society in our church?
The Church at Work
- Do members neglect their duty to the community because there is a Dorcas society to care for it? Should every member be made a member of the society?
- Is social service better left to the Sabbath school classes to organise or is that against the purpose of classes?
- By saying we have to hate father and mother and follow Him, did Jesus intend to convey that serving Him and others comes first in life?
