Communion
Luke 22:14 - 22
A new agreement
The Old Covenant - it ended up being 'No deal,' due to the Israelites' disobedience.
The New Covenant - made in Jesus' blood.
This is a deal, deal. He has taken our punishment
Acts 2:42 - 47
Recap - Disciple Making
Why make disciples?
- Because people are lost, and Jesus commanded us to take the Gospel to them.
How to make disciples
4Ps
Who makes disciples?
All of us.
Analogies
Trellis - Church structures - Building, Membership structure, Government requirements...
Vine - People
Rescued and transformed
Separated from God by sin --> The Cross --> Those who have accepted Jesus, becoming more like Him.
We constantly need to become more like Christ
Worship with others
Worship involves revelation and response.
vs 42
Togetherness
In their homes and life
God revealing Himself
- Through the Creation
- Through His word
- Compassion for a needy person
Romans 12:1
Worship - Individually and in community
Direction and Prayer
Consumer orientation
A shift from service to self service worship"
e.g. "The music's not my style!"
Say 'I will' to Corporate Worship
I will attend worship services
Acts 2 Church met every day
I will pray before worship
I will pray as I enter Church
I will be a worshipper not a judge
The Right Question
What has changed in my relationship with God today?
Healthy Christians attend Church and Homegroup regularly.
The ministry of the pew.
Arrive early, stay late.
Mutual support for each other.
Personal - in homes, over meals.
vs 47
How will you plan to take a step to the right (Come closer to God)?
Who will you help on their Christian walk?
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