ALLOWING REDIRECTION
Who did Jesus talk to at the well? John 4:1–30
A Samaritan woman.
Who came to Jesus asking for help? Matthew 8:5–13
A Roman centurion (army officer)
What were Peter and John going to the temple to do before they were interrupted? (Acts 3:1–11
To pray.
What was the blind man’s name? Mark 10:46–52
Bartimaeus
What did Jesus offer her that wasn’t regular water?
Living water.
What did he want Jesus to do?
Heal his servant.
Who interrupted Peter and John by asking for help?
A lame man who couldn’t walk.
What did Bartimaeus shout to Jesus?
“Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
What did “living water” mean?
The life, love, and eternal satisfaction only Jesus can give.
What did the centurion believe Jesus could do without even visiting the house?
Heal his servant with just a word.
What did Peter say he DIDN’T have, but what did he give instead?
He didn’t have silver or gold, but he gave healing in Jesus’ name.
Did he stop yelling when people told him to be quiet?
No, he called out even louder.
What did Jesus gently help the woman see about her life?
That she was looking for love in the wrong places and needed God.
What amazed Jesus about the centurion?
His great faith in God’s power.
Why was the interruption important for God’s plan?
Because God used the interruption to show His power and change the man’s life.
Why did Jesus stop when Bartimaeus cried out?
Because Jesus hears bold, honest cries for help
Why does Jesus redirect our hearts?
Because He wants us to truly worship Him, grow, and be changed from the inside out.
How does remembering God’s power help us when we face big problems?
It reminds us that nothing is too hard for God and we can trust Him completely.
When God interrupts our plans, what does that show about His love?
That He cares about people more than our schedules and we can join what He’s doing.
What does Bartimaeus teach us about asking Jesus for help?
We can call on Jesus boldly, anytime, because He loves to hear us.