<p class="s28"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">TITLE: </span></span><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</span></span></p>
<p class="s28"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">TEXT: </span></span><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">MATTHEW 17:24-27</span></span></p>
<p class="s29"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>

<div class="s32"><span class="s30">A. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Matthew 16:13-20 – Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s30">B. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Matthew 17:1-9 – Peter witnesses Jesus transfigured, and affirmed that He is the </span></span></div>
<p class="s33"><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Christ</span></span> ​</p>

<div class="s34"><span class="s30">1. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Moses – The Law – Died and was buried by God  (Deuteronomy 34:5, 6)</span></span></div>
<div class="s35"><span class="s30">2. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Elijah – The Prophets – Was caught up in a whirlwind  (2 Kings 2:11)</span></span></div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s30">C. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Although Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, and affirmed Jesus as the Christ, he was lacking personal experience with the Christ</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s30">D. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Therefore, Jesus used a supernatural process to accomplish a challenge that is usually resolved naturally </span></span>​</div>
<p class="s29"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">KNOW WHO I AM</span></span></p>

<div class="s32"><span class="s19">A. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Jesus is the Son of God</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">B. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Jesus’ Sonship grants Him certain privileges </span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20"> </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">C. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Do I know Jesus as the Son of God  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">D. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">What is my relationship with Jesus?  </span></span>​</div>
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<span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">Creation of God</span></span>​​​<span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">      Jesus is Savior</span></span>

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<span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">Offspring of God</span></span>​​​<span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">      Jesus is Lord</span></span>

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<p class="s43"><span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">Son / Daughter of God</span></span>​​<span class="s39"><span class="bumpedFont20">      Jesus is Friend</span></span></p>
<p class="s29"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">DO WHAT I SAY</span></span></p>

<div class="s32"><span class="s19">A. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">“Go fishing”</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">B. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">“Pull out the first fish”</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">C. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">“Open its mouth and take out the coin”</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s44"><span class="s19">D. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Do what I say…</span></span></div>
<div class="s34"><span class="s19">1. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Peter did what Jesus said</span></span></div>
<div class="s35"><span class="s19">2. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">The fish did what Jesus said</span></span></div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s19">E. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Do I do what Jesus says?  </span></span>​</div>
<p class="s29"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">RECEIVE THE BLESSING</span></span></p>

<div class="s32"><span class="s30">A. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">“Pay My taxes”</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s30">B. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">“Pay your taxes”</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<div class="s32"><span class="s30">C. </span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">Am I receiving blessings from Jesus?</span></span><span class="s31"><span class="bumpedFont20">  </span></span>​</div>
<p class="s18"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</span></span></p>
<p class="s18"><span class="s27"><span class="bumpedFont20">THAT I WILL BE MORE CONSISTENT IN TRUSTING IN GOD</span></span></p>