The Faith of Jesus | Thursday | May 21

Thursday – May 21 – The Faith of Jesus

Read:

• Revelation 14:12
• Matthew 26:36–42
• Hebrews 11:6

Summary

• Revelation 14:12 describes God’s faithful people in the last days.
• They keep God’s commandments and have the faith of Jesus.
• The faith of Jesus means more than simply believing in Him. It also means having the kind of faith Jesus Himself lived.
• Jesus trusted His Father completely and obeyed Him fully.
• The clearest picture of Christ’s faith is seen in Gethsemane.
• Jesus prayed while carrying deep sorrow and suffering.
• He knew the pain and sacrifice waiting before Him.
• Yet He still surrendered Himself to the Father’s will.
• Even in agony, Jesus chose trust and obedience.
• This lesson teaches that real faith continues trusting God during difficult moments.
• Faith does not mean life will always feel easy.
• Sometimes believers struggle with fear, weakness, or discouragement.
• Jesus understands those struggles and invites us to depend on Him daily.
• Seventh-day Adventists once emphasized the law very strongly.
• God later reminded the church to also uplift the gospel and the faith of Jesus.
• The law and the gospel belong together.
• Obedience without Jesus becomes empty and lifeless.
• True obedience grows from faith, grace, and a living relationship with Christ.
• Christianity is not merely trying harder to be good.
• It is daily dependence on Jesus.
• As we pray, study God’s Word, and walk with Christ, our faith grows stronger.
• Jesus remains faithful even when our faith feels weak.

Question

• What does it mean to have the faith of Jesus in daily life?

Answer

• It means trusting God like Jesus did, surrendering to His will, and depending on Christ daily through both joyful and difficult experiences.

Reflection

• Am I trying to live the Christian life in my own strength, or am I learning to depend fully on Jesus?

Takeaway

• The faith of Jesus teaches believers to trust God completely, obey Him faithfully, and keep walking with Christ even through suffering, weakness, and uncertainty.