Super Faith in the Master's Marvel Universe
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 -- 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