Sandwich of Faith
- pastortrevord
- Jan 31
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 3
OUTLINE:
Main Point: Because Jesus comes to be the hope for his followers from all kinds of evils, we put our faith in him.
I. Desperation Drives Faith v18-26
A1. Suffering Loved Ones
B. Self Suffering
A2. Suffering Loved Ones
II. Invitation to Internal Faith v27-31
III. Empowered Effects of Faith v32-34
Beyond the Walls (Grace and Growth)
Weekly Reading:
Day 1 — Desperation That Drives Us to Jesus
Matthew 9:18–19, 23–26; Hebrews 11:1
Where in your life have you reached a point where human solutions are no longer enough?
How does desperation reveal what or whom you truly trust for hope?
What does it look like for you to place your faith in Jesus even when the outcome feels uncertain?
Day 2 — Faith That Reaches Out for Cleansing
Matthew 9:20–22; Leviticus 15:25–30; Zechariah 8:20–23
In what ways do you feel spiritually unclean or unworthy to approach God?
How does this woman’s faith challenge the ways you hesitate to come to Jesus?
What does it mean for you to rely on Christ’s faithfulness rather than your own?
Day 3 — Faith That Trusts Jesus with Death and Loss
Matthew 9:23–26; Daniel 12:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
How do suffering and loss test your confidence in Jesus’ authority and compassion?
What fears surface when Jesus’ timing or methods differ from your expectations?
How does the hope of resurrection shape the way you endure present grief?
Day 4 — Faith That Sees Beyond Sight
Matthew 9:27–31; Isaiah 35:5–6; John 20:29
In what ways might you be tempted to demand visible proof before trusting Jesus?
How do the blind men model a kind of faith that sees more clearly than physical sight?
What areas of your life need deeper, internal trust rather than outward enthusiasm?
Day 5 — Faith That Reveals the Heart
Matthew 9:32–34; Matthew 12:24–28; Luke 11:20
How do different responses to Jesus in this passage reveal the condition of each heart?
Where are you tempted to admire Jesus’ power without submitting to His authority?
What does it look like for your faith to produce lasting transformation rather than momentary amazement?
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