What does it actually mean to be a Christian… to follow Jesus? Just believe the right stuff, follow the right list of rules and you’re good to go? Honestly, that sounds terrible. There’s another way. It’s time we practice the art of following Jesus
Main Points:
[00:38] How we order our lives keeps us from living true life.
[02:45] If the Holy Spirit is truly the personal presence of God himself, Jesus followers will have remarkably different lives.
[03:10] Living the life Jesus offers is an art that requires practice.
[05:14] Trust is the first step that empowers the rest of the steps of following Jesus
[06:13] The deeper we know Jesus the more we experience the life he offers.
[07:14] Living a godly life is to participate in God’s own life and love… everyday, in every interaction.
[08:21] Everything we need to become like Jesus is available to us through knowing Jesus
[13:40] Mature Jesus following isn’t just for the good of the Jesus Follower. It’s for the good of everyone.
[18:31] Following Jesus isn’t just about what we believe. It’s about what we do with what we believe.
The Invitation this week: 16:55
Commit to the Journey
Pray: Holy Spirit, I believe you are guiding me. Make me aware of my thoughts that are you guiding me. Help me.
Discussion Questions:
1. What 3 words would you use to describe your journey in knowing Jesus so far? On a scale of 1-10, How satisfied are you with your depth of relationship with Jesus at this moment?
2. What thoughts, pictures, feelings come to mind when Jon says, “Practicing the Jesus way?”
3. Read James 2 vv14-20. In your own words, what would you say James is getting at? How do you think this relates to the passage (2 Peter 1 vv1-9) we explored this week?
4. What questions do you have going into this new series? What are you curious about?
5. How can your group pray for you this week?
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