True Belief is Trust

Illus: Car trip w/ Brandon

we both use this story to brag about the other one

he misquotes me.

I. The Disciples see the fulfilled promise

Fasts

Fasts in Jesus’ time become focused on lamenting for the coming Messiah

Wedding celebrations last for over a week. Jewish law eventually allows the bridal parties to skip out on certain practices during this week, like fasting on certain Sabbaths

Jesus is claiming that his disciples have the joy of the Messiah

Jesus is the Messiah

You don’t mourn something you have.

just like you don’t use old wine skins for new wine

v.15 is curious

Where is the bridegroom going?

ascension or crucifixion

II. Faith is Belief and Trust.

Faith: Believing that the Lord is who he says he is and trusting that he does what he says he does.

Actual belief isn’t an academic exercise.

The lady believes in Jesus.

This guy believes in Jesus

The blind men believe

You’ll never see enough proof to convince you.

the pharisees watch miracles and deny them

They need a shepherd

III. Sheep need a Shepherd

The Pharisees show us why Jesus has compassion

Workers are needed.

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