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SERIES OVERVIEW
Following Jesus is less prescriptive and more descriptive. We are given a general framework by the early disciples of how to live out the teachings of Jesus and follow his way. They are simple, but not easy, they are repeatable but grow more difficult, they allow anyone who believes to choose to follow, and all who remain faithful will grow stronger over time. We are like a tree planted by His waters, we grow strong in Him, and we become an immovable force in God’s kingdom.
We will walk the entire church through the same process we walked our staff and some leaders through when it comes to what we are called to be as disciples of Jesus. We’ll read through Matthew 28 and Acts 2 each week and break down each part of the framework.
Gather
January 11th
Key Idea: Creating intentional environments for meaningful connection with God and with each other.
Goal - Transformational movement in the way of Christ. We are called to be a people of action, a sedentary life is not one meant for those who follow Jesus.
Key Scriptures :
Hebrews 10:23-25
Grow
January 18th
Key Idea: We are called to grow from belief in Jesus to a mindset of intentional progress in making apprenticeship to Jesus (becoming like him) a way of life.
Goal - Christlikeness in every aspect of our lives
Key Scriptures:
Acts 2:42
Matthew 28:19-20a
Give
January 25th
Key Idea: All we have belongs to God, so we intentionally steward it all as an act of service to God and to others.
Goal - Generosity of spirit in word and deed
Key Scriptures:
John 13:34-35
Acts 2:44-45
Go
February 1st
Key Idea: Intentional partnership with Jesus and others to fulfill his mission.
Goal - Expansion of God's Kingdom on Earth. How do we know we are in this kind of partnership with God?
Key Scriptures:
Matthew 28:18-20
Acts 1:7-8