2. WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH Part II Hebrews 4:12-16 II. HE HAS THE ABILITY TO SENSE YOUR PAIN. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Hebrews 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. A. He Feels Our Pain. A. He Feels Our Pain. B. He Is Familiar With Our Problems. B. He Is Familiar With Our Problems. 1. He Understands Temptation. 1. He Understands Temptation. 2. He Understands Rejection. 2. He Understands Rejection.

3. 3. He Understands Poverty And Need. 3. He Understands Poverty And Need. 4. He Understands Grief. 4. He Understands Grief. 5. He Understands Loneliness. 5. He Understands Loneliness. III. HE HAS THE ABILITY TO SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. A. A Petition - Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. A. A Petition - Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

4. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus; I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. B. His Power - "Throne of grace" B. His Power - "Throne of grace" 1. He Has Exceeding Power – Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 1. He Has Exceeding Power – Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 2. He Has Need Meeting Power–Philippians 4:19 2. He Has Need Meeting Power–Philippians 4:19

5. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 3. He Has Cleansing Power – I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 3. He Has Cleansing Power – I John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 4. He Has Healing Power – Ill. Numerous times in the Gospels. 4. He Has Healing Power – Ill. Numerous times in the Gospels. 5. He Has Load Lifting Power – Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 5. He Has Load Lifting Power – Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

6. 6. He Has Mountain Moving Power – Matthew 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 6. He Has Mountain Moving Power – Matthew 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 7. He Has All Power – Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. His power is all summed up in one phrase from Ephesians 3:20, "He is able." His power is all summed up in one phrase from Ephesians 3:20, "He is able."

7. C. A Promise - Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Matthew 7:7-11 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?

8. 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? 11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? II Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. It is still sufficient! It is still sufficient!

9. Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.