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Seeing Your Life through the Lens of the Gospels - Luke 4:1-13

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Luke 4:1-13


On the mountain, the disciples saw Jesus in a new way. His appearance changed. Sometimes in friendships there are experiences when we get to know a friend in a deeper way. It is a marvellous moment. This can also happen in our relationship with God. Recall such experiences in your life. Remember what it was like for you and give thanks. How do such memories sustain you in difficult times?

The clear vision of Jesus with Moses and Elijah was followed by a frightening experience of being in a cloud. It was in the midst of the cloud that the disciples were instructed: "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him." Have you had the experience of learning an important truth about yourself, or about your relationship with God, from moments of confusion as well as from times of joy?

The disciples were prepared for this experience by getting an invitation from Jesus to come apart, to withdraw to the mountain. Have there been times when going apart (or making space for quiet and prayer in an ordinary day) was an important element in preparing you for a significant experience?

Peter wanted to build three tents. He wanted to hold on to the experience. Have there been experiences that you wanted to hold on to?



Published Sat 12th Mar 2022 09:12:45
Last Modified on Sat 12th Mar 2022 09:12:45

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