John 4b – the Nobleman’s Son “Faith” = CORRUPTED Word  Trust = Better  Linked w/ “Trustworthy” ~Define my Faith & attack It Science != Evidence  Evidence = Evidence The Great Trust

“The King of God’s Rescue” (a.k.a. “Jesus Christ”) Greater Than: Atomic Era iPhone Era Industrial Era

The Big Decision: Where to Trust? ?? Trust = Most DESTRUCTIVE ^ POSITIVE Influence USA Trust= **Corporate ** Team-Building ** Execs Result= **MORGAN =SCARY ** Rockefeller=SCARIER ~Trustworthy, ~Trust Any1

The Big Decision: Where to Trust? His View Her View Marriage ** Log/Jess=Such Trust!  ** Hers ** His=HOPEFULLY NOT But: ~UNUSUAL

The Big Decision: Where to Trust? Friends at First Sooner or Later “I trust ME” Trust ME=Most Ppl’s World

Jesus-Trust Romans 10:11  As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”

What does trusting Jesus look like? John 4:46-47 Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a royal official whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him and was imploring Him to come down and heal his son; for he was at the point of death. North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? John 4:48 So Jesus said to him, "Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe." North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? JC= “NO! ~Come w/ you…GO!!” ~USED 2 THAT John 4:49-50 The royal official *said to Him, "Sir, come down before my child dies." Jesus *said to him, "Go; your son lives."

What does trusting Jesus look like? NOT “Miracle World” John 4:48 “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you simply will not believe.” Matthew 11:16-17 "But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the market places, who call out to the other children, and say, 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.' Matthew 16:4 "An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign; and a sign will not be given…” = “Miracle Wrld” = “G’s Wrld” = **4:48 ** Mt.11/ **Mt.16 Healing=CAN & DOES Happen  ~Bubble of Protection! FALLEN Wrld  ~Sweep Away = Ppl. Get BITTER @G “Name It/Claim It” = Vuln. 2 CONS & PREDATORS =BLIND Faith: ~Basis = SUPERSTITION Boomerangs: “G=Healed Mom…” & “G=Killed Mom”

What does trusting Jesus look like? NOT “My Terms” ~Used 2 Being Told “NO”  “G. FAILED ME!” “I Expected THIS & Got THAT” “Do it MY Way,” != TRUST!! =#1 Rsn 4 BITTERNESS John 4:49-50 The royal official *said to Him, "Sir, come down…" Jesus *said to him, "Go…!"

What does trusting Jesus look like? ~Used 2 Being Told “NO”  “G. FAILED ME!” “I Expected THIS & Got THAT” “Do it MY Way,” != TRUST!! John 4:50-52 …The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off. As he was now going down, his slaves met him, saying that his son was living. So he inquired of them the hour when he began to get better. Then they said to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him."

What does trusting Jesus look like? ~Used 2 Being Told “NO”  “G. FAILED ME!” “I Expected THIS & Got THAT” “Do it MY Way,” != TRUST!! John 4:53-4  So the father knew that it was at that hour in which Jesus said to him, "Your son lives"; and he himself believed and his whole household. This is again a second sign that Jesus performed when He had come out of Judea into Galilee.

What does trusting Jesus look like? Trust based on trustworthiness. Historical Record. Trustworthy Testimonies Reasonable, Evidence-based trust. Trust = Trust-Wrthy == **Historical: JC=Turned Water 2 Wine  GOSP : JC=Raised Dead **Testimonies: He=HEARD From Friends ->> Testim=PWRFUL: Death Sentence  GOSP: Friend Brought U **Reasonable: ~Asks More Than Able…  Man= “GO!” ??Else Gonna Do?? **Jas.4  GOSP: Willing 2 SEEK GOD?  “Trust MYSELF” ~2 Good!! James 4:8  Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? Trust based on His Word. “Go. Your son lives.” Romans 10:17 Trust comes from hearing the word of Christ. ** W.O.G. = G.Has Spoken! ~Other Src On Planet JC=WOG (Manifestation/Revelation/Incarnation) ** “Go”  Simple. ~Showmanship/Chanting “I ~Nd WOG”  ??JC = WRONG?? =TRAGEDY!! “G. Told Me…” = SuperSpiritual = “My TERMS” North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? Acting based on His Word “Go!” John 4:50 …The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off. ** W.O.G. = G.Has Spoken! ~Other Src On Planet JC=WOG (Manifestation/Revelation/Incarnation) ** “Go”  Simple. ~Showmanship/Chanting ** 4:50 “Believed” = “Started Off” GOSP: 2Night=Some Believed Enuff 2 Come  **Lv. w/ KNOWING JC Romans 10:13  Whoever will call on the name of the lord will be rescued. North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? God Confirms "Your son lives"; and he himself believed John 4:50 …The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and started off. #3) CONFIRMS Your Trust  ** “He BELIEVED” DIFF=Deeper Trust  GOSP: G ~Ask Much  REWARDS MUCH Hebrews 11:6  …He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? God Confirms Acting on His Word Q: Why the time gap? A: Transformation Romans 8:28  And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Really This SIMPLE  YET ** ??Gap??  Man=1 Day of AGONY Why ~SNAP??  ~ “My Terms” = STUCK Xians!! ~Hold Still ** A: Transform= G’s Goal  ~Jst BUTLER/Janitor  Rom.8:28 Xians=IGNORE Caveat  ~LOVE G, Bitter = ~WRK 2GETHER 4 GUD AP: Chance 2 Walk/Talk w/Him Get 2 KNW Bettr AP: G= MORE Than Pacify Needs  TRANSFORM U AP: Soften U North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? Transformation God Confirms Acting on His Word Transform Lk Like?=** Ro.5 “Love of G” = REAL = **Contageous JOY =Walking Xian’s Life  Ppl Ask: “??Wrong w/ U??” Interested in JC=REAL Evangelism AP: **JC=Softened HIM = CHIP Shouldr  Knocked Off **Like US “he himself believed and his whole household…” North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? The Lord is still looking, as He did in David's time, for a man after His own heart. I believe it to be the priority responsibility of any ministry so to proclaim God's Word that such a quality of Christian man may be the result. …Such a life alone can stand the fiery trials that are bound increasingly to attack our Christian faith and principles [and] the life of a Spirit-filled man of God is the fastest and most effective method of evangelism Transform=** Ro.5 “Love of G” = REAL = **Contageous JOY =Walking Xian’s Life  Ppl Ask: “??Wrong w/ U??” Interested in JC=REAL Evangelism North Sea of Galillee Area

What does trusting Jesus look like? Jesus is what makes it great; the trust we actually invest is rather miniscule.

“The King of God’s Rescue” (a.k.a. “Jesus Christ”) Greatest Impact in All History Overcame the brutality of the Roman Empire—peacefully. Eradicated savage, cannibalistic, superstitious, fear-mongering oppression. Brought grace, kindness, forgiveness, hospitals, orphanages, poverty relief… Spawned an endless parade of “me-too!” religions & hijacking efforts…