The Cure

We are working our way through the Book of Matthew. Two weeks ago Andy spoke on the transfiguration, where Jesus was transformed before Peter, James, and John. Andy addressed how mountains may not be in our way to transformation, but on our way to transformation. Not only did Peter, James, and John see the glory of God, but it was event that had a lasting impression upon their lives and their ongoing transformation as early leaders within the church.

They leave the mountain top and quickly experience the realities of life in the valley…where there is sickness, demonic oppression, suffering, hardship, and spiritual warfare.

Read passage v.14-

1. First Point v.

Matthew: An Introduction and Commentary iv. The Power of Faith (17:14–20)

It is a striking illustration of the fact that faith is, for Jesus, not a matter of intellectual assent, but of a practical reliance on a living God. It is important to observe here that it is not the ‘amount’ of faith which brings the impossible within reach, but the power of God, which is available to even the ‘smallest’ faith.

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Third Principle:

Conclusion

Salvation – you can know God the Father as your Lord and Savior today. Lead in a prayer of salvation.

Closing Song:

Prayer: Yolanda / Kristi