Super Faith in the Master's Marvel Universe

Nov 24, 2024    Hayes Wicker

1. Jesus does not marvel at your personal achievements nor does He put them down (vv. 1-6)

--Jesus is not impressed if you are an elite warrior (v. 2)

--Jesus is not impressed if you are a wealthy person (v. 5)

--Jesus is not impressed if you are a generous benefactor (v. 5)

--Jesus is not impressed if you are a respected leader (v. 4)

--Jesus is not impressed if you are a religious person (v. 5)


2. Jesus marvels at super faith

--Super faith is demonstrated in willingness to wait (v. 3)

--Super faith is demonstrated in compassion for people (vv. 2-3)

--Super faith is demonstrated in willingness to risk loss
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Super faith is demonstrated in total reliance on Christ's power (v. 7)

--Super faith is demonstrated in submission to Christ's authority (vv. 6-8)

--We are humbly submitted (vv. 6-7)

--We are fully trusting (vv. 7-8)

--We are carefully listening and obeying (v. 8)

--We are daily thanking