Wednesday Evening Class- Shelby Krider
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Lesson Summary
Shelby Krider taught on the contrasting themes of the blessing of faith and the tragedy of unbelief, using Jesus's homecoming encounter as the focal point. The teacher established that throughout Scripture, faith has been central to humanity's relationship with God, enabling great men and women to change history and please the Lord. Krider emphasized that faith is not merely intellectual assent but rather a living commitment that requires surrender and openness to God's transformative power. The class examined several key passages about faith: Hebrews 11:6 established that without faith it is impossible to please God; James 2:19 clarified that demons believe God exists but lack the works-oriented faith that saves; and Matthew 17:20 introduced the mustard seed principle, where Jesus taught the disciples that faith is not about having a tiny amount but about beginning with faith and allowing it to grow over time. Krider acknowledged the tension many believers face—the struggle between intellectual belief and living faith, between holding onto control and surrendering to God's will. The teacher prepared the congregation for studying an encounter set in a town filled with unbelief, contrasting it with the power of genuine faith to transform lives and open us to God's blessings.
Key Scriptures
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe that and shudder.
Jesus said to them, "Because of your little faith. Truly, I say to you, if you have faith in God, you will not only do this with a mountain, but you will move it, and nothing will be impossible for you."