There is a popular expression that says "seeing is believing." However, many people saw the amazing signs performed by Jesus and did not believe in him. In two separate incidents recorded in John 4:43-5:18, Jesus performed signs of healing, but few believed in him. One politically connected man did believe while the religious leaders did not. He became a model of faith, while they became a warning about the dangers of man-made religion. (full sermon notes)
Dying and rising with Christ through faith transforms wives and husbands and solves the basic problem of marriages.
Once Jesus ascended on high, he sent the Father's promised Spirit to light up the church and empower her for her mission.
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.
