1. Chris t LIVES ME inininin Congregational Theme: 2016

2. A FAITH THAT MADE JESUS MARVEL Luke 7:1-10

3. MIRACLES OF JESUS To show us His teaching in action. To show us His teaching in action. To assure us that He is God. To assure us that He is God. To show us the power of God. To show us the power of God. To prove that He is the Christ of Scripture. To prove that He is the Christ of Scripture. To move us to respond to Him. To move us to respond to Him.

4. WHAT COMPASSION! Luke 7:2 Centurion: “a…slave who was highly regarded by him” (Luke 7:2). Centurion: “a…slave who was highly regarded by him” (Luke 7:2). Uncommon sentiment (Matt 20:24-28) Uncommon sentiment (Matt 20:24-28)

5. WHAT A COMMENDATION! Luke 7:3-5 Jewish elders: “He is worthy for you to grant this for him” (Luke 7:3-5). Jewish elders: “He is worthy for you to grant this for him” (Luke 7:3-5). Unworthy all (Rom 3:10; 5:6; Psa 14:1- 3; 53:1-3; Ecc 7:20) Unworthy all (Rom 3:10; 5:6; Psa 14:1- 3; 53:1-3; Ecc 7:20)

6. WHAT A SELF- EVALUATION! Luke 7:6-7 Centurion: “I am not worthy for you to come under my roof” (Luke 7:6-7). Centurion: “I am not worthy for you to come under my roof” (Luke 7:6-7). Unlike pride (Luke 17:10; Mark 10:17- 31; 43-45; Mark 10:17-31; Jas 4:6). Unlike pride (Luke 17:10; Mark 10:17- 31; 43-45; Mark 10:17-31; Jas 4:6).

7. WHAT A FAITH! Luke 7:7-10 Centurion: “Jesus…marveled at him” (Luke 7:7-10). Centurion: “Jesus…marveled at him” (Luke 7:7-10). Unparalleled faith (Rom 10:17; John 4:46-54) Unparalleled faith (Rom 10:17; John 4:46-54)

8. A FAITH THAT MADE JESUS MARVEL Luke 7:1-10 Compassionate toward servants Compassionate toward servants Respected by the opposition Respected by the opposition Humble of spirit Humble of spirit Respectful of God’s authority Respectful of God’s authority

9. GOSPEL [GOD’S] PLAN OF SALVATION! Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16 Repent or turn from sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10