Devotions on F.I.R.E. Year OneSample
Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed (Matthew 8:8).
How will you cause Jesus to marvel?
Jesus visits His hometown of Nazareth. Although those in the synagogue “were astonished” at His teaching (Mark 6:2), they rejected Him. Mark records Jesus’ response: “And He marveled because of their unbelief” (Mark 6:6). In contrast, our Lord enters Capernaum. A centurion who desires Jesus to heal a paralyzed servant who suffers greatly approaches Him. The centurion is a Gentile who commands one hundred soldiers. This man understands authority because he is governing many troops and also takes orders from a superior. He graciously turns down Jesus’ offer to go to his home and demonstrates his profound faith by telling Jesus, “But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.”
Employment Point: Cause Jesus to marvel by believing in His person and work.
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About this Plan
Devotions on F.I.R.E. journeys through the Bible in one year. Each day includes a devotion based on Dr. Burge’s F.I.R.E. method of Bible Study. F.I.R.E. stands for Familiarity, Interpretation, Relationship, and Employment. The F.I.R.E. method and the daily devotions helps readers remember and apply what they read as they fuel the fire in their hearts for God’s Word.
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