September 22, 2024
Passage:  Mark 8:22-38
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  Eyes of faith expect the power and provision of Christ.

I. Jesus wants to heal my spiritual blindness. (22-26)
            A. Trust Jesus to be your guide.
            B. Trust Jesus to bring healing in His time and way.
            C. Trust Jesus who will finish His work in you.  (cf. John. 17:4; Philippians 1:6)

II. Jesus crucified and risen is the only source of salvation. (27-32a)
            A. Understand the identity of Jesus: Son of God.
            B. Understand the necessity Messiah’s suffering and death.

III. Jesus calls me to become like Him. (32b-38)
            A. Set my mind on the pattern of Christ and will of God.  (Colossians 3:2)
            B. Say no to self and yes to God each day.
            C. The only way to save myself is to give myself to Jesus.
            D. Take a stand and boast in what Jesus has done!