Luke 6:37-7:35 "God has come to help His people"

v37-42 Don't judge or condemn. Forgive and give to others. Be generous towards others. Remember that you yourself are not perfect.

v43-49 Effectiveness and stability in the Christian life is dependent on hearing and doing what God commands and then bearing fruit. The fruit on the outside will reveal what is on the inside.

v1-10 The centurion realised he was nothing before God. He came with humility, recognising God did not have to do anything, but seeing that He could. We should be similar in our approach to prayer.

Jesus recognised his humility and faith and responds accordingly. Likewise, His compassion for the widow at Nain demonstrates who He is. His ability to heal when others haven't sets Jesus apart from others.

v18-23 Was there any doubt in John's mind? Or was he sending them to confirm to themselves? Jesus Himself was admitting to fulfilling the prophecies of Isaiah in His answers to the questions.

v24-35 The Jews had seen John as a prophet but not as more. They rejected God's purpose for themselves. Jesus sees the privilege John had of preparing the way. We are equally privileged in proclaiming Jesus.