1. The Jewish authorities intercede for the Centurion.
2. The Centurion's message
3. Things that make Jesus marvel v. 9 The Greek word is thaumazo = to wonder, to be amazed. It is a common word, but used of Jesus only regarding this man and in Mark 6:6.
II. No Apparent Faith 7:11-17
1. Christ works here without even being asked. 2. The Desperate Straights of this woman. 3. The Providence of God over this situation. 4. Jesus shows his humanity and divinity
III. Faith that is Wavering 18-23
1. Isaiah 35:3-6, 10 2. Isaiah 61:1 3. Blessed is he who is not offended because of me.
IV. Seven Final Applications
1. God honors strong faith that clings tenaciously to Him. 2. God honors those who are humble and do not think highly of themselves. 3. God is no respecter of persons. 4. God does not need our faith to act. 5. God can take the worst of situations and bring them about to be the best. 6. Jesus has a heart of compassion 7. Even those with great faith can falter in their Faith. We need to be constantly on guard. We need to be ever vigilant. Because we are walking strong today – does not mean we will be strong tomorrow.
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“ Great Sermon! ” There are so many things brought out in this sermon that I never realized befpre. I never noticed how humble the Centurion was. I never noticed how tender Jesus was towards John the Baptist's wavering faith. Or, how Jesus showed forth both His humanity and divinity, so clearly, when He raised the widow's son from death. The buzz saw illustration was good. And, the ending remarks on election are very good. God does not need our faith to act. Praise to God that He is not in need of anything. This is a good sermon about faith!
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
