Knowing Jesus by Robby Gallaty Session 2--The Power of Faith

Before you begin, pray the Lord will open your heart and minds to the message from His Word.

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Knowing Jesus, Session 2 The Power of Faith

What we Know:  John's Gospel was written to prove that Jesus is the Messiah. John used testimony of Jesus, testimony of witnesses, and the actions of Jesus to testify to His divinity.

In the time between the last video and today's event: Jesus has called 5 of His disciples. He has performed a miracle at a wedding, taken a trip to Capernaum, attended Passover in Jerusalem, met a religious leader, journeyed into the Judean countryside, and taken a short-term mission trip to Samaria.

He has begun making a name for himself as a miracle worker, a teacher with authority, and a the Savior of the world.

From last week:  Last week we explored the incredible truth that Jesus is who He says He is.  THAT changes everything! The way we see Jesus changes the way we live our lives.

Now if we know he is our Savior:  We begin to deal with FAITH. Today lets talk about what FAITH looks like. 

Notes from Video: 

Faith is believing and having confidence that God's word is true and understanding that when you act upon that faith, it brings God's blessing.

Faith is founded upon the Word of God.

Faith in God is always expressed in ACTION.

The opposite of faith is not disbelief. The opposite of faith is disobedience.

Faith is not just believing in spite of evidence. Faith is obeying in spite of the consequences.

God's divine instrument for conforming us to the image of Jesus is pain and suffering.

Trials are used by God not to make us bitter. God uses trials in our life to make us better.

Memory Verse for the week: 

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.  James 1:2-3

Scripture Readings for the Week:

Sunday:  John 5:1-30

Monday:  John 5:31-47

Tuesday:  John 6:1-21

Wednesday: John 6:22-59

Thursday: John 6:60-7:9

Friday: John 7:10-24

Saturday: John 7:25-52

Have a good week. 

Peace and grace,

Connie