having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel … And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. Matthew 8:6-13
Q11 When God works in answer to our prayers, what will determine how much He is able to do to help us?
Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. Matthew 9:29.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. James 1:6,7.
Q12 Our Saviour is very kind to us when we are weak in faith. Which Bible story helps us to understand this, and to trust God more?
And he [Jesus] asked his [the boy’s father] father, How long is it ago since this came unto him? And he said, Of a child. And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things [are] possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. Mark 9:21-24
Q13 For our encouragement which chapter of the Bible tells us of many Bible characters who lived by faith, taking God at His Word?
By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; Hebrews 11:7
By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. Hebrews 11:8
Q14 Is it enough to have faith and to believe the Words of God?
The devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? James 2:19,20.
NOTE: If we believe as true followers of God, we shall believe—and act on the belief—to the honour of God. The devils believe but it is not to the glory of God.
Q15 What were we created for?
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11
Q16 What aspect of our lives gives God that pleasure?
By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: Hebrews 11:5,6. |
