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Rick Robertson: Working with a generous God
Manage episode 468520692 series 1072118
In Working with a generous God, Rick considers the gospel of Mark, chapter 6 verses 30 to 44.
This is the famous passage describing when Jesus miraculously provides for the crowd – ‘the feeding of the 5000’.
In the message, Rick covers five key themes.
- God’s generosity – The miracle demonstrates that God not only provides but does so abundantly, as seen in the leftover baskets of food.
- Faith in Action – The disciples doubted at first, but Jesus involved them in the miracle by asking them to distribute the food.
- Hardness of Heart – The disciples failed to grasp the full significance of Jesus’ provision, as later shown when they struggled during a storm and did not connect it with the previous miracle (Mark 6:50-52).
- Practical Application – Rick encourages us to trust in God’s provision, step out in faith with what they have, and develop a heart that expects God’s generosity in daily life.
- Modern Examples – Rick references George Müller, a Christian evangelist known for his faith-based provision for orphans, emphasizing the power of specific prayers and trusting in God’s provision.
Questions to consider
- How does the feeding of the 5,000 reveal God’s generosity, and how does this challenge the way we trust in His provision today?
- The disciples focused on what they lacked, while Jesus asked them to bring what they had. How can we shift our mindset from scarcity to faith in God’s abundance?
- Jesus chose to partner with the disciples in this miracle rather than acting alone. What does this tell us about the way God works in our lives and ministries?
- In John 6:32-35, 40 – Jesus points beyond physical provision to Himself as the Bread of Life. How can we grow in relying on Jesus for spiritual nourishment rather than just seeking solutions to our immediate needs?
The post Rick Robertson: Working with a generous God first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.
170 episodes
Manage episode 468520692 series 1072118
In Working with a generous God, Rick considers the gospel of Mark, chapter 6 verses 30 to 44.
This is the famous passage describing when Jesus miraculously provides for the crowd – ‘the feeding of the 5000’.
In the message, Rick covers five key themes.
- God’s generosity – The miracle demonstrates that God not only provides but does so abundantly, as seen in the leftover baskets of food.
- Faith in Action – The disciples doubted at first, but Jesus involved them in the miracle by asking them to distribute the food.
- Hardness of Heart – The disciples failed to grasp the full significance of Jesus’ provision, as later shown when they struggled during a storm and did not connect it with the previous miracle (Mark 6:50-52).
- Practical Application – Rick encourages us to trust in God’s provision, step out in faith with what they have, and develop a heart that expects God’s generosity in daily life.
- Modern Examples – Rick references George Müller, a Christian evangelist known for his faith-based provision for orphans, emphasizing the power of specific prayers and trusting in God’s provision.
Questions to consider
- How does the feeding of the 5,000 reveal God’s generosity, and how does this challenge the way we trust in His provision today?
- The disciples focused on what they lacked, while Jesus asked them to bring what they had. How can we shift our mindset from scarcity to faith in God’s abundance?
- Jesus chose to partner with the disciples in this miracle rather than acting alone. What does this tell us about the way God works in our lives and ministries?
- In John 6:32-35, 40 – Jesus points beyond physical provision to Himself as the Bread of Life. How can we grow in relying on Jesus for spiritual nourishment rather than just seeking solutions to our immediate needs?
The post Rick Robertson: Working with a generous God first appeared on Jubilee Church Wirral.
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