131124 AM Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel
| Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel A. When was the last time you saw something that made you “marvel”? B. To “marvel” is to be filled with wonder, admiration or astonishment at something that is extraordinary. C. “Who is the only man in the Gospels whose faith is said to have made Jesus marvel?” Any guesses? I. The Sort of Faith that Makes Jesus Marvel (Luke 7:1-10) A. This ______ had “heard about Jesus” (7:3). B. He was a man of ______________ and compassion (7:4-5). C. He believed Jesus was _____ (7:6a). D. He was willing to humbly acknowledge his own ___________ (7:6b-7a). E. He genuinely trusted that Jesus was ________ of granting what he needed (7:7b-8). F. “When Jesus heard these things, he ___________ (thaumazo, was amazed) at him … “ (7:9a). 1. “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith” (7:9b). 2. Who will learn from this example? (lsa 53:1; Psa 118:22-23; Acts 3:17-26; 13:40-47). II. The Sort of Unbelief that Makes Jesus Marvel (Mark 6:1-6) A. These people were __________ with Jesus (6:2a). B. They were very unsure about what Jesus was doing and what it really _________ (6:2b-3a). C. “And they took ________ (skanda/izo, stumbled, fell) at him” (6:3b). D. “And [Jesus) _______ (thaumazo, was amazed) because of their unbelief’ (6:6). III. The Dots Connected by the Holy Spirit Through Peter A. “You yourselves like living __________ are being built up as a spiritual house … ” (1 Pet 2:1-12). B. “He committed no ______ , neither was deceit found in his mouth … ” (1 Pet 2:22-25; Isa 53:1-12). C. “For Christ also suffered once for sins …that he might bring ____ to God … ” (1 Pet 3:18-22). |