Little Faiths

I) Read Introduction

1. The phrase O ye of little faith
2. 1. Used by Jesus (5) times - (4) in Matthew; (1) in Luke
   2. Meaning a limited faith, or one lacking a mature faith.

II) Read Story

1. Stradivarius Violin - Handcrafted, antique, pleasing to sight
2. 1. Something that is "tangible" (seen and held)
   2. Peoples inclinations are to place faith in sight objects (10 Comm Tabs)
3. Example of Goliath (I Sam 17)
4. 1. Height: 10.5 Feet in stature
   2. Helmet of Brass - Fitted upon his head
   3. Coat of Mail - Plates of brass laid upon one another
   4. 1. 5000 shekels of brass - Approx. weight of 156 LBS.
   5. Greaves of Brass - Covered the thighs, legs down to the heals (30LBS)
5. Example of David (I Sam 17:45)... Then said David to the Philistine, thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defiled.
6. To the physical eye, Goliath was the object of their faith.
7. 1. To the spiritual eye David placed his faith in the right source.
8. Violin was shattered - Only when the physical hindrance of the violin (self) was removed could they see the real source of the beautiful musician (God).

III) Conclusion

1. David placed his faith (the instrument) in God (the source) and was able to eliminate Israel's physically seen obstacle (Goliath)
2. We to can place our faith (instrument) perhaps for salvation or to remove a hindrance, provided we rightly apply it into the source of our faith (God).
3. Eph 2:8- For by grace are ye saved through faith (the instrument); and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God (the source)
4. Romans 10:13- For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.