When we look at men, we can get discouraged. We often see the corruption of leaders. The sinfulness of society is overwhelming. It is sad, but we also see weak Christians. Let us stand in awe of the Lord Jesus Christ (Rev. 5:12). We ought to appreciate Him for His wisdom, reverence Him for His holiness, and love Him for His mercy and sacrifice.

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2. Looking at men can discourage us
✶ Corruption of leaders
✶ Sinfulness of society
✶ Weakness of brethren

3. Look at Christ with awe, Rev. 5:12
✶ Appreciate for wisdom
✶ Reverence for holiness
✶ Love for mercy & sacrifice
✶ Praise for provisions & power

4. Feeding the 5,000, Mk. 6:30-44
✶ Return & rest, Mk. 6:30-32
✶ People followed, Mk. 6:33, 34
✶ Miraculous feeding, Mk. 6:35-44
 Lesson for disciples
 Greatness of it, Mt. 14:21; Jn. 6:14

5. Why seek Christ?
✶ Miracle worker, Lk. 23:6-8
✶ Healer, Mk. 6:53-56
✶ Material, Jn. 6:24-27
✶ Social, Jn. 9:19-23
✶ Spiritual?

6. What to expect from Christ
✶ Compassion, Mk. 6:34; Lk. 15:20
✶ Super-abundant blessings, Mk. 6:42, 43
 Spiritual life, Jn. 10:10
 All your need, Phil. 4:19

7. Jesus had power over nature, Mk. 6:45-52
✶ Disciples set sail, Mk. 6:45
✶ Jesus prayed, Mk. 6:46
✶ Walked on sea, Mk. 6:47-52
✶ Fear, Mk. 6:49, 50
✶ Hardness, Mk. 6:52

8. Storms of life, Mt. 7:24-27
✶ Before: may not see coming
✶ During: test of faith, Mt. 14:28-31
✶ After: confirm faith, Heb. 12:3-11

9. The Lord’s power for us, Phil. 4:13
✶ Sees our struggles, Mk. 6:48
✶ Will not abandon, Heb. 13:5, 6
✶ Ability to get us through, Rom. 8:31-39

10. Do not harden your heart, Heb. 3:7-19
✶ Trial in the wilderness
✶ Learn to trust & obey God
✶ Beware the deceitfulness of sin