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		*What Manner Of Man Is This*
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The Lord invites them to go to the other side. On their way there a terrible storm arose. But oft times in the worst storms is where the greatest lessons are learned. Jesus then speaks and the storm was stilled. Much to the amazement of the disciples they began to ask among themselves a question that all should ask, "What manner of man is this?" Notice: *1. He Is A Man Who Invites Us To Travel With Him* (Mark 4:35-36) "And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. {36} And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships." A. The promise at evening 1. The promise of His fellowship on the journey. 2. The promise of His fellowship on the other side. 3. The promise of safe passage to the other side. B. Life is like this journey. 1. We decide to go with Jesus (salvation) 2. We may become weary, but He is with us throughout the entire journey. (Hebrews 13:5) "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." 3. Those that accept Christ as their Saviour will arrive safely *2. A Man Who Is With Us In All The Storms Of Life* (Mark 4:37) "And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full." A. Purpose of the storm 1. There are lessons to be learned in the storm. a. Though they were obeying the Saviour, they still went through the storm b. Though were in the center of His will, still the storm came. c. They learned that Jesus would go with them through the storm, and that it didn't alarm Him. *3. He Is A Man Who Is In Control Of All* A. The purpose of the storm. 1. Jesus knew that the storm would come. 2. Though He knew of the storm he still was not alarmed, or shaken. a. I'm glad we have a Saviour who is not shaken with the storms of life, but can simply say peace be still. B. Different purposes for the storms. 1. Jonah's storm was to bring him back to the Lord. 2. Paul's storm was to provide witnessing opportunities. 3. This storm was to build the disciples' faith. C. Be careful not to judge the purpose of another's storm. *4. What manner of man is this?* He's enduringly strong He's entirely sincere He's eternally steadfast He's immortally graceful He's imperially powerful He's impartially merciful He's God's Son He's the sinners Saviour He's the centerpiece of civilization He's unparalleled He's unprecedented He's the loftiest idea in literature He's the highest personality in philosophy He's the fundamental doctrine of true theology He's the only one qualified to be an all sufficient Saviour He supplies strength for the weak He's available for the tempted and tried He seeks to save He strengthens and sustains He guards and He guides He heals the sick He cleansed the lepers He forgives the sinner He discharges debtors He delivers the captives He defends the feeble He blesses the young He serves the unfortunate He regards the aged He rewards the diligent He's the key to knowledge He's a well spring of wisdom He's the doorway of deliverance He's the pathway of peace He's the roadway of righteousness He's a highway of holiness He's the way He's the truth He's is life He's the fountain of living water He's the bread of life He's alpha and omega He's the beginning and the end He is I Am He's the bright and morning star He's the fairest of ten thousands He's the lily of the valley He's the forth man in the fire He's the gateway of glory He's the vine He's the chief corner stone He's a friend that sticketh closer than a brother He's the Lion of Judah He's the Lamb of God His promises are sure His light is matchless His goodness is limitless His mercy is everlasting His love never changes His Word is enough His grace is sufficient His reign is righteous His yoke is easy His burden is light He's indescribable He's God He's incomprehensible He's invincible He's irresistible You can't outlive Him You can't live with out Him Death couldn't handle Him The grave couldn't hold Him Close: What manner of man is this? More importantly, do you know Him? Back To Index