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And there came a fear on all, and they glorified God saying, that a great prophet is risen up among us, and that God hath visited his people. And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea and throughout all the region round about. The story begins with Jesus arriving at the town of 9 just as a funeral procession is leaving. This was no ordinary funeral. The deceased was the only son of a widow. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, this widow's loss was not only emotional, but also economic and social. With no husband and now no son, she faced a future of poverty and isolation.
Episode Summary
In the small town of Nain, Jesus encountered a funeral procession. The only son of a widow had died, leaving her destitute and without hope. Moved with compassion, Jesus performed a miracle, raising the young man from the dead and restoring him to his mother. This profound event, recorded in Luke 7:11-17, reveals Jesus’ power over life and death, but even more, it displays His deep care and compassion for those in distress. This lesson will explore the significance of this miracle and what it tells us about the heart of Christ. Scripture(s) in this Episode: Luke 7: 11-17 (KJV) And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about. Key Takeaways: Jesus Cares About Our Pain Jesus Has Power Over Life and Death Miracles Reveal Jesus’ Divine Identity Jesus Restores What Is Lost God’s Miracles Lead to Worship and Praise V4V: This podcast operates under the Value 4 Value model. We hope that we are providing value through the work we are doing, and that you would then, in turn, provide value back to us. This can come in three forms: time, talent, or treasure. To learn more about the Value 4 Value model and how we apply it to this show, head over to our website and read up on it at https://bible-bytes.com/v4v. Prayer Requests: Head to our website and fill out the contact form to make a prayer request or send it to us in a boostagram in a modern podcast app.
