September 30th, 2026
by Mike Fast
by Mike Fast
September 30th
Matthew 8:1-4; 9:1-17; Mark 1:40-2:22; Luke 5:1-39. “Learning from Jesus”
Jesus used many different approaches to teaching during His ministry. Jesus related to the people He was ministering to by using stories and symbolism that was meaningful to them during that time. We see parables and short stories, illustrations, scripture references and even miracles. I think it’s safe to say that Jesus used all the resources at His disposal to help people understand His teaching.
We see the same idea in our church services. Songs of praise, scripture reading, illustrations and short stories fill our worship services.
So, do you know where I’m going with this? How about the way we approach those we are trying to minister to? Do you have a pocket-full of ideas that you are prepared to use? Maybe you could buy a book or CD and ask the Lord who might be able to use them. Have a short story ready about your personal testimony or a particularly hard time you have gone through, memorize your favorite scripture verse and share it with someone. The next time you’re in prayer, ask the Lord to show you ways to minister to those He brings into your life.
We see the same idea in our church services. Songs of praise, scripture reading, illustrations and short stories fill our worship services.
So, do you know where I’m going with this? How about the way we approach those we are trying to minister to? Do you have a pocket-full of ideas that you are prepared to use? Maybe you could buy a book or CD and ask the Lord who might be able to use them. Have a short story ready about your personal testimony or a particularly hard time you have gone through, memorize your favorite scripture verse and share it with someone. The next time you’re in prayer, ask the Lord to show you ways to minister to those He brings into your life.
General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?
- Bible Discussion Guide:
Why do you think Luke and Matthew thought it important to include the details of Jesus ancestry in their gospels? - How does carefully searching out the scriptures like the Bereans enhance your appreciation for Jesus as the Son of God?
- How do you imagine the reactions that Mary and Joseph received as a result of her pregnancy?
- Can you share an experience when you really sensed a strength from the Holy Spirit to get you through a challenging time?
- The devotional from Sept. 26th speaks about the fruits of repentance. Other than charity that is mentioned, what are other fruits of repentance that you can think of?
- What methods do you have available to you for dealing with temptation?
- In what ways are you tempted to ‘become more’ instead of allowing God to become more?
- What are some practical things you can do for God to become more and you to become less in your life?
- How do you think God feels when we don’t respond appropriately to his hand working our life?
- What are the ways that we can and should respond to God when we recognize his working in our life, our church, our world?
- The Sept. 30th devotional speaks about the variety of means that Jesus used to minister to others. What are some of the methods or tools that we have available when we are reaching out to the world around us?
- Personal application: What can you do to expand the methods or resources available to you in your attempts to minister to others?
Mike Fast
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