One Thing “Faith Carries” Mark 2:1-17

What does faith look like when it is fully alive?

Mark 2:1-5 Real friends do crazy things for each other.

Faith that pleases God is expressed in love. Love meets both the spiritual and physical needs. Bringing sick people to Jesus is what the people of God do!

Mark 2:5-12 “Son of Man” sent shockwaves through the heart of the Pharisees. Why? Daniel 7:13-14 Jesus said, “Son of Man.” They heard “I am the king.”

Jesus proved His spiritual authority by demonstrating His physical authority to heal.

Mark 2:15-17 Who in your life is sick?

When we encounter the broken, we can:  Ignore them Feel sorry for them Passively tell them about Jesus Carry them to Jesus

Have you made peace with your friend’s infirmity?

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” - John 15:13

“… Do you want to be healed?” - John 5:6

Either way, your job is the same.

How do you put faith into practice? 
Faith that pleases God moves outward in love.
Invite 
Give
Serve 
Forgive
Pray 
Make God Known

Love drove Jesus forward into Jerusalem, knowing it would cost him everything.

Faith pleases God. Faith speaks boldly. Faith builds unity.

Faith that pleases God is expressed in love, and love carries people to Jesus.