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The Dangers of Unbelief
(Mark 6:5-6)

Introduction:
 
        1.    The Bible emphasizes the importance of "belief" (ex. Hebrews 11:6).
               a.    Those who approach God must believe that He exists.
               b.    We must believe that God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
        2.    The Bible also has much to say about "unbelief."
        3.    In our lesson we are pointing out some of "the dangers of unbelief."

Discussion:

I.                   THOSE  WHO  BELIEVE  IN  GOD  CAN  BE  GUILTY  OF  UNBELIEF

        A.   Those who are familiar with Moses know that he believed in God.
        B.   However, in Numbers 20 we read about an occasion when God said that Moses did not believe Him.
               1.    (vs.7-8) God told Moses to speak to the rock, and He would give water.
               2.    (vs.9-11) Moses struck the rock with his rod.
               3.    (vs.12a) God said that Moses did not believe Him.
               4.    (vs.12b) God did not allow Moses to enter the Promised Land.
        C.   Later we will read several verses in Hebrews which indicate that Christians can become guilty of
               unbelief.

II.                THE  LORD'S  WORK  WAS  HINDERED  BY  UNBELIEF

        A.   Jesus was raised in Nazareth, a city in Galilee.
        B.   In Mark 6:1-6 we read about an occasion when Jesus visited this area.
               1.    (vs.1) Jesus and His disciples traveled to "His own country."
               2.    Note the reaction of the people when Jesus taught in the synagogue (vs.2-4).
               3.    According to vs.5-6,:
                      a.     Jesus only healed a few sick people
                      b.     Jesus "marveled because of their unbelief"
                      c.     Jesus went to other areas where He taught.
        C.   The Lord will bless those who have faith.

III.             THE  DISCIPLES'  POWER  WAS  LIMITED  BY  THEIR  UNBELIEF

        A.   (Matthew 10:1) Jesus gave miraculous power to the apostles.
        B.   In Matthew 17 we read about an occasion when they could not heal someone.
               1.    (vs.14-16) A man asked Jesus to heal his son -- the disciples could not.
               2.    (vs.17-18) Jesus healed the child.
               3.    (vs.19-20) Jesus explained that the disciples could not heal him because of their unbelief.
        C.   Let us remember: "We walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7).

IV.            SERIOUS  WARNINGS  CONCERNING  UNBELIEF  ARE  GIVEN  TO  CHRISTIANS

        A.   (2 Corinthians 6:14-16) We must guard against the influence of unbelievers.
        B.   Much is said in Hebrews about unbelief.
               1.    (3:12) Unbelief will lead to a departure from God.
               2.    (3:17-19) To illustrate, unbelief kept many of the Israelites out of Canaan.
               3.    (4:11) We must avoid the mistake of the Israelites.
        C.   Unbelievers will lose their souls (Revelation 21:8).

V.               THE  BIBLE  REVEALS  SOME  GOOD  NEWS  ABOUT  UNBELIEF

        A.   (Mark 9:24) The man who asked Jesus to heal his son also asked Jesus to help him with his unbelief.
               1.    Unbelief can be overcome.
               2.    However, we must go to the right source for help.
        B.   (1 Timothy 1:12-15) The Lord forgave Paul [Saul] of his unbelief (Acts 22:16).

Conclusion:

        1.    When Jesus gave the Great Commission He dealt with belief and unbelief.
        2.    In Mark 16:16 Jesus:
               a.    connected belief and baptism with salvation
               b.    stated that unbelief results in condemnation.

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