Does Jesus Care?

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

10:56 AM

Title: Does Jesus Care?

Text:

Mark 4:35 - 5:1 (NKJV)

35On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How£ is it that you have no faith?” 41And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!” 1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the £Gadarenes.

Outline:

The disciples asked “Does Jesus Care?”

Mark 4:35 - 5:1 (NKJV)

35On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How£ is it that you have no faith?” 41And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!” 1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the £Gadarenes.

Frank Graeff asked “Does Jesus Care?”

Does Jesus Care by Frank Graeff

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth or song,

As the burdens press, and the cares distress,

And the way grows weary and long?

Does Jesus care when my way is dark

With a nameless dread and fear?

As the daylight fades into deep night shades,

Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed

To resist some temptation strong;

When for my deep grief there is no relief,

Though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”

To the dearest on earth to me,

And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—

Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

Refrain:

Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,

His heart is touched with my grief;

When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,

I know my Savior cares.

J. C. Penny asked “Does Jesus care?”

Be not dismayed what e'er be tide

God will take care of you

Beneath His wings of love abide

God will take care of you

Through every day, o'er all the way

(He will care for you)

God will take care of you

Through days of toil when heart doth fail

God will take care of you

When dangers fierce your path assail

God will take care of you

Through every day, o'er all the way

He will care for you

God will take care of you

Through every day, o'er all the way

He will care for you

God will take care of you

IV. Times when I asked “Does Jesus Care?”

As a young preacher

When my wife left my children and I

V. Jesus Asked “Why are you so fearful? How£ is it that you have no faith?”

1 Peter 5:6 - 7 (NKJV)

6Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Matthew 10:29 - 31 (NKJV)

29Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many

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