Lesson 8
RULER’s FAITH –
Text :Mt 9:18-26, Mk5:21-24, 35-43
Introduction
Jesus said don’t be afraid, only believe whenever you experience loss of any kind, don’t abandon hope, don’t turn away from the one person who can help you – do what Jairus did. Your hope if found in the resurrected Lord, the one with power over life and death.
Q – Who is this man?
A – Jairus – a ruler of the synagogue
Q – What happened to him?
A – His daughter was sick to death and ultimately died
Q – What did he do?
A – Ran to Jesus
- Worshipped
- Prayed / entreated Jesus
- Made specific faith filled request – spoke
- With faith, death is not final – Mk 5:36. Jesus has the final word – Mk 5:36
LESSONS LEARNT
1. Even leaders have challenges.
2. Even leaders should go to the right source for help
3. It may get worse though you have prayed
4. Delay is not denial
5. Don’t give up – deal with grief by “keeping believing”
6. Faith is nit denial of the obvious, it is recognition of the obvious and disregarded in the face of seen solution Mk 5:23
7. The presence of God (Mk 5:24) to His word Mk 5;36 see us through our worst experinces (Mk 5:36).
M.V. Mk 5:36 “... he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue be not afraid, only
believe.
Nov 30, 2008
Lesson 7 - JUST A TOUCH
Faith – TE WOMAN WITH THE ISSUE OF BLOOD
Text : Mk 5 : 25 – 34
Introduction
The story of a certain woman who in a hopeless situation heard of Jesus and took steps of faith that gave her the desired miracle.
THE PROCESS OF FAITH: How Faith Developed
(i) She heard of Jesus vs 27. (ii) She believed what she heard vs 27, Mt. 14:36. (iii) She looked away from her present experience vs 26. (iv) She looked away from her worsening situation Rom. 4:19. (v) She thought it through Josh. 1:8.
STEPS OR ACTIONS OF FAITH
(1) She spoke vs 28 (2) She came vs 27 (3) She defied the crowd vs 27 (4) She touched his garment vs 2 (5) She received her healing Mk 11:29
LESSONS LEARNT
(1) She did not give up – dont give up Heb. 10:35 (2) She did not allow her problems to overwhelm her Heb. 12:2 (3) She disregarded tradition: dont mind the obstacles II Cor. 5:7
Obstacles: crowd, her physical weakness, her unclean state, stench, her poverty, lack of human help II Cor.4:18a (4) She testified to God’s power. Mk5:19.
M.V. Romans 4:18a “Who against hope believed in hope
Text : Mk 5 : 25 – 34
Introduction
The story of a certain woman who in a hopeless situation heard of Jesus and took steps of faith that gave her the desired miracle.
THE PROCESS OF FAITH: How Faith Developed
(i) She heard of Jesus vs 27. (ii) She believed what she heard vs 27, Mt. 14:36. (iii) She looked away from her present experience vs 26. (iv) She looked away from her worsening situation Rom. 4:19. (v) She thought it through Josh. 1:8.
STEPS OR ACTIONS OF FAITH
(1) She spoke vs 28 (2) She came vs 27 (3) She defied the crowd vs 27 (4) She touched his garment vs 2 (5) She received her healing Mk 11:29
LESSONS LEARNT
(1) She did not give up – dont give up Heb. 10:35 (2) She did not allow her problems to overwhelm her Heb. 12:2 (3) She disregarded tradition: dont mind the obstacles II Cor. 5:7
Obstacles: crowd, her physical weakness, her unclean state, stench, her poverty, lack of human help II Cor.4:18a (4) She testified to God’s power. Mk5:19.
M.V. Romans 4:18a “Who against hope believed in hope
My Faith By My Works
Lesson 5
Faith – THE HARLOT’s example
Text : Josh. 2:1-24
Introduction
Acting in faith requires absolute obedience from the beginning to the end. Josh. 2:1-25
THE PROCESS: How did faith develop in her?
i. She heard about Jehovah vs 10, 11 ii. She believed what she heard vs 9 iii.She aligned herself with the winning team vs 11b iv.She took action vs 12, 13
HOW DID SHE DEMONSTRATE HER FAITH?
(1) She received the spies vs 1 (2) She disregarded the instruction of the King vs 3 (3) She hid the spies vs 4 (4) She established a covenant relationship with the peeople of God covering her entire household vs 12,13 (5) She risked her life for what she believed vs 16 (6) She gave her all vs16 (7) She obeyed the terms of covenant vs 21
LESSONS LEARNT
(i) Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. (ii) Hearing – process, action – result: the faith process. (iii) The scarlet thread – Total obedience is essential vs 21, Josh 6:25. (iv) Her singular act of faith put her name in Jesus’ lineage and saved her entire household. (v) Her faith produced the desired result.
M.V. Heb. 11:31 “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed
not when she had received the spies with peace”.
Faith – THE HARLOT’s example
Text : Josh. 2:1-24
Introduction
Acting in faith requires absolute obedience from the beginning to the end. Josh. 2:1-25
THE PROCESS: How did faith develop in her?
i. She heard about Jehovah vs 10, 11 ii. She believed what she heard vs 9 iii.She aligned herself with the winning team vs 11b iv.She took action vs 12, 13
HOW DID SHE DEMONSTRATE HER FAITH?
(1) She received the spies vs 1 (2) She disregarded the instruction of the King vs 3 (3) She hid the spies vs 4 (4) She established a covenant relationship with the peeople of God covering her entire household vs 12,13 (5) She risked her life for what she believed vs 16 (6) She gave her all vs16 (7) She obeyed the terms of covenant vs 21
LESSONS LEARNT
(i) Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God. (ii) Hearing – process, action – result: the faith process. (iii) The scarlet thread – Total obedience is essential vs 21, Josh 6:25. (iv) Her singular act of faith put her name in Jesus’ lineage and saved her entire household. (v) Her faith produced the desired result.
M.V. Heb. 11:31 “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed
not when she had received the spies with peace”.
Faith- Not taking “No” for an answer.
Lesson 4; Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30
THE SYROPHONICIAN WOMAN – A closer look
She was a gentile – Mt 15:22
She had a problem – Mt 15:22, Mk 7:25
She heard about Jesus – Mk 7:25
She south for a solution – Mk:25 – “She came’ (discuss attitude to problems – unbeliever/christian)
She overcame all oppositions Mk :29, Mt 15:28.
i. Mt 15:23 – She was ignored
ii. Mt 15:23 – She was rejected
iii. Mt 15:24 – She was declared unqualified
iv. Mt 15:26 – She was “insulted”
v. She got her victory – Mk 7:25, Mt 15:28
Lessons from the life of an unbeliever
i. faith cometh by hearing
ii. her faith came by personal revelation
iii. she had a revelation which fuelled her persistence
iv. based on what she believed, she was unstoppable
v. though unqualified, mercy showed up
vi. she worshipped –beginning and end
vii. positive attitude all the way –no discouragement
Mt 15:26, 27 (pls read)... an Xray
- This is not right –throw childrens food to dogs
- Dogs and crumbs
- Crumbs are enough as far as faith is concerned Lk 17:6
M.V Mk7:29, Good answer, he said now go home for the demon has left your
daughter NLT
THE SYROPHONICIAN WOMAN – A closer look
She was a gentile – Mt 15:22
She had a problem – Mt 15:22, Mk 7:25
She heard about Jesus – Mk 7:25
She south for a solution – Mk:25 – “She came’ (discuss attitude to problems – unbeliever/christian)
She overcame all oppositions Mk :29, Mt 15:28.
i. Mt 15:23 – She was ignored
ii. Mt 15:23 – She was rejected
iii. Mt 15:24 – She was declared unqualified
iv. Mt 15:26 – She was “insulted”
v. She got her victory – Mk 7:25, Mt 15:28
Lessons from the life of an unbeliever
i. faith cometh by hearing
ii. her faith came by personal revelation
iii. she had a revelation which fuelled her persistence
iv. based on what she believed, she was unstoppable
v. though unqualified, mercy showed up
vi. she worshipped –beginning and end
vii. positive attitude all the way –no discouragement
Mt 15:26, 27 (pls read)... an Xray
- This is not right –throw childrens food to dogs
- Dogs and crumbs
- Crumbs are enough as far as faith is concerned Lk 17:6
M.V Mk7:29, Good answer, he said now go home for the demon has left your
daughter NLT
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