Here are the completed notes from the Sunday Morning Service, October 25, 2015:
Scripture: Matthew 8
1. Because of Who He is
- God – Colossians 1:15, 19
- Creator – Colossians 1:16, John 1:3, Hebrews 1:2
- Sustainer – Colossians 1:17
- All Powerful – Colossians 1:17
- Cannot lie – Titus 1:2
- He does not change – Hebrews 13:8
- He defines love – I John 4:8
2. Because of what He has done
Shed His blood for us – Colossians 1:14, 20, 21
- Redemption (verse 14a)
- Forgiveness (verse 14b)
- Peace (verse 20)
- Reconciliation (verses 20, 21)
3. Because of what He has promised
- Promised us eternal life – I John 2:25, I John 5:12
- Promised never to leave us or forsake us – Hebrews 13:5b, John 14:18
- Promised He will not reject those that come to Him – John 6:37
- Promised to work all things together for good to those that are His and that love Him – Romans 8:28
Remember Whenever There is a Perceived Failure:
- He always keeps His Word
- He builds our faith and trust – Matthew 8:23-27
- He abides with us and works in ways we may not recognize – Matthew 14:22-33 (v26), Mark 6:46-51
- His delays are with purpose – John 11 (vs 4-6, 15, 15; 39-45)