“Depending on Jesus” - Luke 9 - Oct 12th, 2025 - Pastor Scotty Brown

Continuing through Luke, Pastor Scotty walks through the feeding of the 5,000 (Luke 9:10--17) to show how Jesus meets real needs with compassion, tests our faith, and proves Himself faithful when we bring Him our "five loaves and two fish." We're called to stop leaning on our own understanding, live ready in season and out, and practice daily dependence like Israel's manna--thanking God as our true Provider. From organized obedience (groups of fifty) to overflowing provision (twelve baskets), this message invites us to seek first His kingdom, deny ourselves, and trust Jesus to supply what we truly need. Key Scripture References (in sermon order): Luke 9:10–17 — Feeding of the 5,000 (main text) Mark 6:31–34 — “Come aside and rest”; Jesus’ compassion on sheep without a shepherd (parallel account) 2 Timothy 4:2 — Be ready in season and out of season Luke 9:23 — Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Me Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trust in the LORD, don’t lean on your own understanding John 6:5–6 — Jesus tests Philip; He knew what He would do 2 Kings 4:1–7 — Elisha and the widow’s oil multiplied (God uses a little to do much) Matthew 17:20 — Faith like a mustard seed; mountains move John 6:15 — They sought to make Jesus king by force (bread vs. lordship) Exodus 16:4, 19–20 — Manna given daily; hoarded manna spoiled Romans 4:17 — God calls things that are not as though they were Isaiah 66:8 — “Can a nation be born in a day?” (fulfilled in Israel’s rebirth) Matthew 6:33 — Seek first the kingdom of God Hebrews 11:6 — Without faith it is impossible to please God James 5:14–15 — Call for the elders; anoint with oil and pray for healing https://outwestbible.church/ https://www.facebook.com/OutwestBibleChurchiF/