John 18:10 Then Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus, the high priest’s slave. 11 But Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back into its sheath. Shall I not drink from the cup of suffering the Father has given me?”12 So the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up.John 18:10-12 recounts a pivotal moment during Jesus’ arre...  Read More

Luke 22:49 When the other disciples saw what was about to happen, they exclaimed, “Lord, should we fight? We brought the swords!” 50 And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear.51 But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.Luke 22:49–51 recounts a dramatic moment during Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, revealing His un...  Read More

INTRODUCTIONThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion between you and the person you’re studying with or with your Connect Group. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPEN QUESTIONSCan you remember back to a time when someone in your life stood up for you in a meaningful, maybe even transformative way, w...  Read More

The account of Jesus healing the centurion's servant, found in Matthew 8:5–13, is a powerful demonstration of faith, humility, and Jesus' divine authority. This narrative unfolds shortly after Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and serves as a profound lesson about the universality of God's kingdom and the importance of trust in Him.In the story, a Roman centurion, a man of significant authority in the oc...  Read More

Matthew 8:12 But many Israelites—those for whom the Kingdom was prepared—will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.Jesus was willing to heal the man’s servant because of the overwhelming faith that this man show...  Read More

Matthew 8:11 And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven. What an amazing prophecy. And what a statement of belonging! What Jesus is saying is clear. The kingdom of Heaven is for everyone, not just for the Jews. Its gates are wide open to any who would believe, and the...  Read More