Wednesday, November 28, 2007

What compels us?

Matthew 26:69-75

1. How did fear affect Peter?

Fear caused Peter to deny Jesus three times.

Mark 7:24-30

2. What compelled the woman to argue with Jesus?

Jesus entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an evil spirit came and fell at his feet. The woman begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.

"First let the children eat all they want," he told her, "for it is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs." "Yes, Lord," she replied, "but even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs."

Then he told her, "For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter." She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

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