Will God Give You Anything You Ask For?
Recap
1. “Even with strong content, without projection, your message won’t reach or impact your audience.”
2. “Faith is not just believing in God’s power but also calling upon Jesus to speak changes into your life.”
3. “Anyone who believes and does not doubt can command a mountain to move, illustrating the power of faith.”
4. “Spiritual confidence comes from faith in the size and power of God, not from oneself.”
5. “Are you listening and recognizing God's authority and voice in your life?”
Discussion
1. In Mark 11:20-21, Jesus curses the fig tree, and the disciples marvel at its withering. What does this incident teach about Jesus' authority and the power of His words?
2. Jesus responds to the disciples’ question by saying, "Have faith in God" (Mark 11:22). How does this statement reflect the core message of having faith in God’s authority?
3. The centurion's faith in Matthew 8:5-13 amazed Jesus. What can we learn from the centurion’s understanding of authority and faith when we face challenges in our lives?
4. How can we invite Jesus to speak changes into specific areas of our lives, such as marriage, addiction, or financial wisdom?
5. Reflect on the metaphor of moving mountains. What “mountains” in your life seem immovable, and how can you use faith in God’s authority to overcome them?
Faith in Action
Compare Mark 11:20-26 with the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8:5-13. Reflect on these questions:
1. How does the centurion’s recognition of Jesus' authority lead to the healing of his servant?
2. In what ways can we demonstrate similar faith in Jesus’ authority over the “mountains” in our lives?
3. How can repentance restore our spiritual confidence, enabling us to act on God’s truth with authority?
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
We come before You in humility and awe of Your great authority and power. We thank You for Jesus, Your Son, who demonstrated His authority over all creation, and who invites us to have faith in that same power. Grant us the discernment and boldness to hear and recognize Your voice, to call upon Jesus to speak transformative changes into our lives.
Lord, we face many “mountains” that seem insurmountable at times. Help us to remember that with faith in You, we can command these obstacles to move. Strengthen our spiritual confidence, not through our capabilities, but through the mighty power of Your Word.
Forgive us for the sins that hinder Your authority from flowing freely in our lives. As we repent, restore us and fill us with the courage to act on Your truth. May we speak with the authority You have granted us through Jesus Christ, bringing Your kingdom outcomes to fruition in our marriages, our battles against addiction, our financial stewardship, and beyond.
Thank You, Father, for Your unwavering goodness. We pray that our faith will grow, recognizing Jesus’ sovereignty and calling upon His name in all circumstances. Empower us to be living testimonies of Your Word’s power, resulting in Gospel-saturated communities centered on Jesus.
In Jesus’ name, amen.