Faith - Part 10: "Faith that Works"

Faith without works is dead, but we are justified by faith apart from works of the law. This Biblical paradox has divided and confused people for many years, but the woman who touched the hem of Jesus garment and was healed teaches us that faith calls us to action, but actions do not save us. When faith is striving and based on human effort, it’s wrong; faith is a gift, and He is inviting us to participate with Him in the journey. Key verses: Mark 5:25-29, James 2:14, 17-24, Romans 3:22-25, 27-28, Romans 4:1-5, Galatians 3:1-3, 6-9, Genesis 15:6, Hebrews 11:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-10, James 5:13-20, Mark 5:34 1. What has been your belief about the relationship between faith and works? Has your background influenced that? Did your beliefs change any after the sermon yesterday? 2, What does it mean to embrace the mystery of the scripture? 3. Why is failure an important part of your faith journey? Can you think of a time in your walk when you learned more from failure than success? 4. Why is the relationship with God the most important part of the faith/works conversation? Questions from the sermon: -What am I believing God for? Ask, Seek, and Knock! -What am I being called to sacrifice? Let go of it and pursue Him! -Where do I need to trust in the waiting & failing? Bring my disappoints and my failures to Him, don’t pull away from Him!