Reading List

One passage per day for a whole week, based on the sermon:

1. Matthew 15:21-28 (Faith of the Canaanite woman – Not a Jew)
2. Matthew 8:5-13 (Faith of the Centurion – Not a Jew)
3. Romans 9, particularly verses 30-33 (Jesus is called the “Rock of Offence” in the King James Version because he offers a way to salvation for non-Jews that relies on faith, not on works)
4. Luke 17:1-19 (that which causes one to stumble = offense)
5. Matthew 21:28-46 (especially verse 42, the “Stone of Offence” from #3 becomes the “Chief Cornerstone” of our faith)
6. 1 Peter 2 (especially verse 8)
7. 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 (especially verse 23)

eGroup Curriculum – Questions also great for personal reflection/journaling.

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