Faith that Moves God (Luke 7:1-10)
Sermon Series: Journeying With Jesus: Through The Gospel of Luke
June 16, 2024
Luke 7:1-10 (NIV)
When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people who were listening, he entered Capernaum. 2 There a centurion’s servant, whom his master valued highly, was sick and about to die. 3 The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal his servant. 4 When they came to Jesus, they pleaded earnestly with him, “This man deserves to have you do this, 5 because he loves our nation and has built our synagogue.” 6 So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. 7 That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. 8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 9 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” 10 Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well.
1. Wrong way to approach God (vs. 4-5)
2. Come to God with humility (vs. 6b-7a)
Matthew 23:12 (NIV)
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Proverbs 3:34 (NLT)
The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.
James 4:10 (NIV)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
3. Come to God with audacity (vs. 7b-8)
Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Discussion Question
Do you tend to approach your faith with humility or audaciry (boldness), and how do you feel the Holy Spirit is guiding you to deepen and expand your faith?