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Lesson 2:. Jesus, The Master Encourager. Jesus, The Master Encourager. People Jesus Encouraged Not limited by race Jesus encouraged Jews Jesus encouraged Samaritans Jesus encouraged Gentiles Jesus encouraged Romans Not limited by economic class Jesus encouraged the rich
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Lesson 2: Jesus, The Master Encourager
Jesus, The Master Encourager • People Jesus Encouraged • Not limited by race • Jesus encouraged Jews • Jesus encouraged Samaritans • Jesus encouraged Gentiles • Jesus encouraged Romans • Not limited by economic class • Jesus encouraged the rich • Jesus encouraged the poor • Jesus encouraged those neither rich nor poor
Jesus, The Master Encourager • People Jesus Encouraged • Not limited by spiritual condition • Jesus encouraged the strong in faith • Jesus encouraged the weak in faith • Jesus encouraged the non-existent in faith • Jesus encouraged the uncertain in faith • Not limited by gender • Jesus encouraged men • Jesus encouraged women • Jesus encouraged children
Jesus, The Master Encourager • People Jesus Encouraged • Not limited by friendship • Jesus encouraged His friends • Jesus encouraged His disciples • Jesus encouraged His family • Jesus encouraged His enemies • Jesus encouraged His fellow countrymen • Jesus encouraged “complete strangers”
Jesus, The Master Encourager • People Jesus Encouraged • Jesus encouraged sinners – Lk. 7:36-50; 15:1; 19:1-9; Jn. 8:1-11 • Jesus encouraged those who were grieving – Luke 7:13 • Jesus encouraged those who were outcast – Lk5:27-32; 17:12 • Jesus encouraged those who were fearful – Matt. 14:27 • Jesus encouraged those who were weary – Matt. 11:28-30 • Jesus encouraged those who were troubled – John 14:1, 27 • Jesus encouraged those who were sick – Luke 6:6 • Jesus encouraged personal workers – Matt. 28:20 • Jesus encouraged the obedient – Luke 11:28
Jesus, The Master Encourager • Ways in Which Jesus Encouraged • Jesus encouraged by His presence – John 6:20 • Jesus encouraged by His friendship – John 15:13-15; 11:11 • Jesus encouraged by His humility – John 13:1-17 • Jesus encouraged by His confidence – John 13:15 • Jesus encouraged by His sympathy – John 11:33-38 • Jesus encouraged by His voice – John 10:27; 20:16 • Jesus encouraged by His touch – Matt. 8:1-5; 9:29; 19:15 • Jesus encouraged by His forgiveness – Mk. 2:5; Lk. 7:50 • Jesus encouraged by His reassurance – Luke 11:27-28
Jesus, The Master Encourager • Words Used When Jesus Encouraged • “Fear God” – Luke 12:5 • “You are of more value…” – Luke 12:7, 24 • “Not one of them is forgotten before God” – Luke 12:6 • “Do not be anxious…do not worry” – Lk. 12:11-29; Matt. 6:25-34 • “In My Father’s house are many mansions” – John 14:1-3 • “Be of good cheer…do not be afraid” – Matt. 14:27 • “Do not be afraid; only believe” – Luke 8:50 • “Your Father knows that you need…” – Lk. 12:30 • “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give…” – Luke 12:32 • “Watch…be ready” – Matt. 24:42-44 • “I pray for them” – John 17:9 • “With God all things are possible” – Matt. 19:26 • God “is greater than all…no one is able to snatch…” – John 10:29 • “Beware” – Lk. 12:1, 15; 20:46; Mt. 7:15; 10:17