d i— . FOR THE SERMON, BIBLE READING GOSPEL ADDRESS % Ïlomiletical Helps -------------------- B y W I L L I A M E V A N S ------------------ ED- ■ .... ...... Ë SERMON OUTLINES Them e: T he Healing of th e Nobleman’s Son. T ext : John 4 :46-54. I ntroduction . (b) The Nobleman himself believed, not merely about Jesus, but in Him ; not in His Word only, but in Himself. (c) , The Nobleman’s entire household believed,
This is a different miracle than that recorded in Matthew 8 and Luke 7. It is recorded by John as showing the great power of Christ in being able to heal at a distance. It is also a lesson, in the develop ment of faith throughout its various stages. I. The faith of the Nobleman. There are three stages; Trying; trust ing; triumphant. 1. Trying (v, 47). ; (a) Temporal, physical need led the Nobleman to seek Christ’s help. Adversity is a blessing in dis guise. (b) It was the testimony of others
II. The power of Christ. 1. Not circumscribed by time or space. Elijah and Elisha stretched themselves on the body of the dead. Gehazi used his staff. Jesus healed at a distance. There was no need of physical contact. 2 . We cannot dictate how God’s blessings shall dome to us. (a) This is true, of our salvation. Compare the healing of Naaman (2 Kings 5) ; the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9). (b) Of our prayers. Compare Jacob wrestling with God. (c) Of the power of the Holy Spirit falling upon us. (d) Of the coming of revivals. Com pare the Welsh revival and the work of Finney. 3. The power of Christ is brought through prayer. Them e: C hrist’s E ntrance Into Jerusalem . T ext : John 12:12-26. I ntroduction . An important event; hence narrated in the four Gospels. Jesus here presents Him self as the Messianic King, and also sets before the people the nature of His King- ship.
that led the Nobleman to seek help from Christ. The value of testimony. Christians are God’s advertising men. Many still led to Christ through Christian testi mony.
2. Trusting (vv. 48, 49). (a) The Nobleman took the word of Jesus rather than signs. (b) He was obedient: He went on his way believing. (c) He rested in the word of Jesus and manifested no restless anxiety. There is such a thing as “a rest of faith.” 3. Triumphant (vv. .50-54). (a) The child was healed in the “same hour.”
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