Greater Than Jesus

Opening Questions

What are some of the biggest(most important) things in

your life?If you could rearrange your priorities, what would you

change?

What is greater than Godand worse than the devil?

The poor have it,the rich need it,

and if you eat it you’ll die.

NOTHING

Jesus called his twelve disciples

and gave them authorityto cast out evil spiritsand to heal every kindof disease and illness.

They drove out many demonsand healed many sick people.

(Matthew 10:1, Mark 6:13)

John said, “Teacher, we saw someone

driving out demons in your name

and we told him to stop,because he was not one of

us.”Jesus answered, “Do not stop

him,for no one who does a miracle

in myname can say anything bad

about me,for whoever is not against us

is for us.”

(Mark 9:38-40)

The Lord appointed seventy-two

others and sent them two by two.

“Heal the sick there and tell them

the kingdom of God has come.”

The seventy-two returned with joy

saying, “Lord, even the demons

submit to us in your name.”

(Luke 10:1,9,17)

The apostles performedmany signs and wonders

among the people.People brought the sick

into the streets and laid themon beds and mats so thatat least Peter’s shadow

might fall on some of themas he passed by.

(Acts 5:12,15)

When handkerchiefs or apronsthat had merely touched

Paul’s skinwere placed on sick people,they were healed of their

diseases,and evil spirits were expelled.

(Acts 19:12)

The disciple Tabitha died, and her

body was put in an upstairs room.

Lydia sent for Peter.Peter got on his knees and

prayed,then said, “Tabitha, get up.”She opened her eyes, and sat

up. He called for the believers, and presented her to them

alive.

(Acts 9:36-41)

“You are going to be blindfor a time, not even able to

seethe light of the sun.”

Immediately, darknesscame over him,

and he groped about,seeking someone to lead

him by the hand.

(Acts 13:11)

Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some

property, and kept part of the money.

Ananias gave the rest to the apostles.

Peter said, “You have not lied just to

human beings but to God.”Ananias fell down and died.

Later his wife also lied about the money.

Peter said, “The men who buried your

husband are at the door,and they will carry you out

also.”

(Acts 5:1-10)

Whoever believes in mewill do the works I have

been doing, and they willdo even greater things than

thesebecause I am going to the

Father.

(John 14:12)

do even greater things than these

Halftime Questions

What miracles has Godperformed in your life?What great things canwe do in Jesus’ name?

Jesus said, “If I go,I will prepare a place for you.I will come back and take youto be with me that you also

may be where I am.”

(John 14:3)

Jesus told them,“It is best for you

that I go away.Because if I don't,

the Advocate won’t come.If I do go away,

then I will send him to you.”

(John 16:7)

“It is best for youthat I go away.

“I will ask the Father,and he will give youanother Advocate,

who will never leave you.”“The Spirit of truth will glorify

mebecause it is from me

that he will receive whathe will make known to you.”

(John 14:16, 16:14)

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit,will teach you all thingsand will remind you of

everythingI have said to you.”

“I will send the Holy Spirit,just as my Father promised.

But stay here in the cityuntil the Holy Spirit comes

and fills you with power from heaven.”

(John 14:26, Luke 24:49)

But stay here in the cityuntil the Holy Spirit comes

He breathed on them and said,“Receive the Holy Spirit.

If you forgive anyone’s sins,their sins are forgiven;

if you do not forgive them,they are not forgiven.”

(John 20:22-23)

Let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.Then you won't be doing

what your sinful nature craves.This love surpasses knowledge.You will be filled to the measure

of all the fullness of God.

(Galatians 5:6, Ephesians 3:9)

We have different gifts, according to

the grace given to each of us.If your gift is prophesying,

then prophesyin accordance with your faith;

if it is serving, then serve;if it is teaching, then teach;

if it is encouraging, then encourage;

if it is giving, then give generously;

if it is leading, lead diligently;if it is mercy, do it cheerfully.

(Romans 12:6-8)

To one the Spirit gives wisdom,to another knowledge,

to another faith,to another healing,

to another miraculous powers,to another prophecy,

to another discernment,to another speaking in different tongues,and to another interpretation of tongues.

(1 Corinthians 12:8-10)

Spiritual GiftsPastor

ProphecyService

TeachingTonguesWisdom

AdministrationDiscernment

EncouragementEvangelism

FaithGiving

HealingInterpretation

KnowledgeLeadership

MercyMiracles

Knows all thingsPrays for usGuides usDecides for usLives with us and in

usFills us with living

waterShows Jesus to usProduces holiness in

usTransforms usGives us giftsGrieves for our sin

(1 Co 2:10-11)

(Rom 8:26-27)

(John 14:16-17, 26)

(1 Co 12:7-11)

(John 14:16-17)

(John 7:37-39)

(John 15:26)

(Gal 5:16-25)

(2 Co 3:18)

(Rom 12:4-8; 1 Co 12)

(Eph 4:30)

Closing QuestionsWhat spiritual gifts do you

have,and how do you use them?

What are some ways that theHoly Spirit worked through

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