Message Notes & Thoughts
Following Jesus does not take away
What kind of faith moves Jesus?
We can get
Jesus
Who/what do we focus on when we fail and things go from bad to worse?
A faith that moves Jesus is
Faith produces
Faith the moves Jesus is
Prayer moves and reveals Jesus.
What is Jesus saying to you?
Who needs to hear this message?
How can the church support you?
Living It Out This Week
Life is full of ups and downs; mountains and valleys; wins and losses. The life of faith is very similar, and we must remember we cannot live on the mountain of transfiguration all the time. May these verses help you in your faith to trust Jesus above all else.
Sunday-Mark 9.14-29: Which character(s) in this passage are you most drawn to? Why? The presence of doubt in our life does not mean Jesus cannot move. Pray for faith!
Monday-Mark 1.40-41: How does this healing compare with the one in Mark 9? Taken together what does this show us about faith that moves Jesus? Which type of faith do you presently have? Pray for an increase of faith!
Tuesday-Psalm 23.1-9: David writes about a future hope and a present presence that carries him through hard times. Pray that your trust of Jesus would increase?
**Wednesday-Mark 1.35-37: **Jesus withdrew to pray. How often do we get caught up in doing we fail to pray? Envision how life may be different if prayer was more central. Spend some time in prayer!
Thursday-Ephesians 6.18-20: Pray all kinds of prayers. Pray honest prayers. Pray salvation prayers. Pray prayers for words to be shared. Regardless let us pray in accordance and agreement with the Holy Spirit.
Friday-Revelation 1.9-18: Prepare for the Word of God by reading this description of Jesus. What sticks out to you? How can these words be comforting to others?
Saturday-Mark 1.8: Join us in worship tomorrow! Pray for our worship tomorrow. Pray that our eyes would see the Lord! Invite someone to church.