Faith in Discipleship
A culture in crisis: A biblical exegesis of Luke 17 • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”
So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.
And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?
But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’?
Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.
So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ”
I. Insignificant Faith
I. Insignificant Faith
The insignificance of faith is not that our faith itself is insignificant, but rather that the it is not the greatness of our faith that moves, rather the object of our faith.
II. Humble Faith
II. Humble Faith
III. Dutiful Faith
III. Dutiful Faith
The sycamine tree (Mulberry) was prevalent in the Sea of Galilee region during Bible times. It was know for its shade, fruit, and it hard wood was used in boat making and for caskets.
I believe the Idea that Jesus presented was dealing with discipleship and bearing fruit. Jesus said that with faith we can bare fruit in the most caustic of circumstances.
The spread of the early church and God’s work in India.
However, this is only possible when, even in our weakness and despair we serve faithfully.
IV. The Stability of Faith
IV. The Stability of Faith
Luke uses unique wording for sea. Although he uses a word common in the Gospels, it is unique in Luke’s account.
Here Luke uses the word θάλασσα (THALASSA-sea), instead of the word λίμνη (LIMNE-lake) that is used of Luke when speaking of the sea of Galilee.
It is clear that Luke is drawing a connection between verses six and two.
In scripture the Sea often represents destruction or chaos.
The one who offends the children will be drowned in their chaos. However, for those who live by faith, they will find stability in their chaos. Why, because they are planted in Jesus. Their faith in Him brings a stability that the world can not offer.
