"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)

The Grand Narrative: “Death Reversed??” (Luke 7:11-17)

“Death Reversed??” (Luke 7:11-17)

Published 23 Jan. 2026

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Designed for Personal Bible Study or for Bible Teaching

💥 Lessons Learned – Sins / Failures

  • 1️⃣ Despair can blind people to God’s presence even when He is near (Lk 7:12).
  • 2️⃣ Assuming death is final limits our understanding of God’s power (Lk 7:14).
  • 3️⃣ Hopelessness often silences prayer when prayer is most needed (Ps 34:18).
  • 4️⃣ Grief can narrow vision until we see only loss and no future (Prov 13:12).
  • 5️⃣ Human logic often declares situations over before God speaks (Jn 11:39).

🏆 Lessons Learned – Successes / Spiritual Growth

  • 1️⃣ Jesus is moved by compassion, not by requests alone (Lk 7:13).
  • 2️⃣ God’s power is not limited by timing or finality (Lk 7:14–15).
  • 3️⃣ Jesus speaks life where death appears absolute (Jn 5:25).
  • 4️⃣ God’s compassion reaches those with no advocate (Ps 68:5).
  • 5️⃣ Hope is restored when Jesus steps into the situation (Rom 15:13).

🧭 Lessons Learned – Leadership Dynamics

  • 1️⃣ True leaders move toward suffering rather than avoiding it (Lk 7:13).
  • 2️⃣ Compassionate authority acts without being asked (Lk 7:14).
  • 3️⃣ Spiritual leadership is revealed through calm confidence, not urgency (Isa 30:15).
  • 4️⃣ Leaders shape faith by what they do in impossible moments (Lk 7:16).
  • 5️⃣ God-centered leadership leaves people glorifying God, not the leader (Lk 7:16).