Prove It
“Healing an Official’s Son”
John 4:43-54

“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” – John 20:30-31 

“Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” – John 4:48
	They wanted power more than the person. 
They wanted the gift more than the giver. 
They wanted the sign more than they wanted a Savior. 

Superficial faith…
Is not interested in who Christ is, but only in what He can do for you
Believes in Jesus, but doesn’t trust Him as Lord and Savior 

Authentic faith…
Accepts Christ for who He is (v. 53)

The real miracle is not that the boy was healed, but that the entire family was saved.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9

Authentic faith…
	Takes Jesus at His Word (v. 50) 

“Faith comes by hearing, and by hearing the Word of God.” – Romans 10:17 NKJV

Faith is an internal conviction that leads to an external action. 

Authentic faith…
	Produces peace amidst the chaos (v. 51-52)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer … present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

Jesus is healer
	He is the place where our hearts can truly be healed (Isaiah 53:5)

Jesus is compassionate
	He meets us in our deepest need (Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus is gracious
	He is faithful even when we’re not (2 Corinthians 12:8-9)