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The Power & Provisions of Christ. www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com. The Power & Provisions of Christ. Looking at men can discourage us Corruption of leaders Sinfulness of society Weakness of brethren. The Power & Provisions of Christ. Look at Christ with awe, Rev. 5:12 Appreciate for wisdom
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The Power & Provisions of Christ www.HebronChurchOfChrist.com
The Power & Provisions of Christ • Looking at men can discourage us • Corruption of leaders • Sinfulness of society • Weakness of brethren
The Power & Provisions of Christ • Look at Christ with awe, Rev. 5:12 • Appreciate for wisdom • Reverence for holiness • Love for mercy & sacrifice • Praise for provisions & power
The Power & Provisions of Christ Provides What Man Needs • Feeding the 5,000, Mk. 6:30-44 • Return & rest, Mk. 6:30-32 • People followed, Mk. 6:33, 34 • Miraculous feeding, Mk. 6:35-44 • Lesson for disciples • Greatness of it, Mt. 14:21; Jn. 6:14
The Power & Provisions of Christ Provides What Man Needs • Why seek Christ? • Miracle worker, Lk. 23:6-8 • Healer, Mk. 6:53-56 • Material, Jn. 6:24-27 • Social, Jn. 9:19-23 • Spiritual?
The Power & Provisions of Christ Provides What Man Needs • What to expect from Christ • Compassion, Mk. 6:34; Lk. 15:20 • Super-abundant blessings, Mk. 6:42, 43 • Spiritual life, Jn. 10:10 • All your need, Phil. 4:19
The Power & Provisions of Christ Power Over All • Jesus had power over nature, Mk. 6:45-52 • Disciples set sail, Mk. 6:45 • Jesus prayed, Mk. 6:46 • Walked on sea, Mk. 6:47-52 • Fear, Mk. 6:49, 50 • Hardness, Mk. 6:52
The Power & Provisions of Christ Power Over All • Storms of life, Mt. 7:24-27 • Before: may not see coming • During: test of faith, Mt. 14:28-31 • After: confirm faith, Heb. 12:3-11
The Power & Provisions of Christ Power Over All • The Lord’s power for us, Phil. 4:13 • Sees our struggles, Mk. 6:48 • Will not abandon, Heb. 13:5, 6 • Ability to get us through, Rom. 8:31-39
The Power & Provisions of Christ Power Over All • Do not harden your heart, Heb. 3:7-19 • Trial in the wilderness • Learn to trust & obey God • Beware the deceitfulness of sin