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The
Centurion’s Great Faith Introduction: A.
Background (v. 1) 1 Now when
He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered A.
The Centurion (v. 2) 2 And a
certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. I.
A Person of Great Faith A.
The Way the World Sees Him (vv. 3-6a) 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to
Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying
that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, 5 "for he loves our nation, and has built us a
synagogue." 6 Then Jesus went with them. B.
The Way He Sees Himself (6b-7a) 6b And when He was
already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to
Him, "Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should
enter under my roof. 7 "Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come
to You. C.
The Way Jesus Sees Him (vv. 7b-10) 7b But say the word,
and my servant will be healed. 8 "For I also am a man placed under authority, having
soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes; and to another,
'Come,' and he comes; and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." 9 When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and
turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, "I say to you, I
have not found such great faith, not even in 10 And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the
servant well who had been sick. II. Becoming a Person of Great Faith A.
What is Faith?
(Hebrews 11:1) ( B.
Characteristics of Great Faith 1.
Great faith ____________ on God. 2.
Great faith ____________ and ____________ God. 3.
Great faith is ____________ and ____________ great things from a great God. 4.
Great faith is ____________ and depends on the ____________ and ____________ of God. 5.
Great faith does not require ____________ or ____________ ____________. v. 3 So
when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him 6.
Great faith is not ____________. 7.
Great faith ____________. |
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