In Jesus’ ministry, he always gave people an opportunity to respond. Fill in the blanks and check your answers by looking up the references:

“Come and ___________” (John 1.38-39); “___________ me” (Matt 9.9); ”Do you want to get ___________?” (John 5.6); “What do you __________ me to do for you?” (Mark 10.51); “___________ do you say I am?” (Luke 9.20); “Take up your __________ and __________” (John 5.8); “I must _________ at your house today” (Luke 19.5); “________ all your possessions” (Luke 12.33); ”Why do you ______________?” (Luke 12.26); “Why did you ___________? (Matt 14.31); “Why are you _________________ such things in your ___________? (Luke 5.22); “Are you also going to __________? (John 6.67); “Do you realize what I have ________ for you? (John 13.7); “Do you _________ ______? (Johm 21.17); “If you __________ me, ________ _____ ______________” (John 14.15).

Ministry time is about responding to the Lord and receiving blessing from the church. This is how we receive care from the Lord and from His body. Are you eager to respond to the Lord and receive His care?

-JP