Luke 9:37-45
I. The perversity of people
- A. “Help my unbelief” (Luke 9:41; Mark 9:22-24; Luke 17:5)
B. We must be a positive influence for righteousness (Matthew 5:16; 13:33)
II. The power of prayer
- A. Prayerlessness and powerlessness go hand-in-hand (Luke 9:1, 42; Mark 9:28-29)
B. The providence of God (Esther 4:13-14)
C. Pray for opportunities (Ephesians 6:18-20)
III. The pitfalls of popularity
- A. The Lord’s purpose (Luke 9:43-44; 5:32; 19:10)
B. We will face opposition (Luke 6:22-23)
C. We will be treated unfairly, like the Lord (1 Peter 2:18-24; 4:1-2)