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1 Being good is not enough #insideout Copyright © Simon G. Harris 2013 Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

2 None of us are good enough that’s why Jesus died! John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

3 The Goal to be like Jesus Romans 8:29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. We predominantly think CHARACTER

4 The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTER Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder,... but I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.

5 The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTER Matthew 5:27-28 Matthew 5:27-28 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Character is a change of heart

6 The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTER Luke 6:45 Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Character is a change of heart

7 The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTER Mark 10:42-43 Mark 10:42-43 Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

8 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Matthew 4:19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." To carry on what he started

9 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Mark 6:7 Mark 6:7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. To carry on what he started

10 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Matthew 14:16 Matthew 14:16 Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." To carry on what he started

11 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Matthew 17:17 Matthew 17:17 "O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." To carry on what he started

12 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Mark 4:40 Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" To carry on what he started

13 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus Matthew 28:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything.. To carry on what he started

14 The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of Jesus John 14:12 John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. To carry on what he started

15 Jesus BELIEVES in YOU! John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. To carry on what he started

16 W h a t a r e t h e t h i n g s ( c o m p e t e n c i e s ) t h a t t h e d i s c i p l e s n e e d e d t o l e a r n t o c a r r y o n w h a t J e s u s s t a r t e d ?

17 Learning... (i) to pass it on Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

18 Learning... (ii) where to invest Luke 10:5-6 "When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace to this house.' If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

19 Learning... (iii) to grow & sustain faith Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

20 Learning... (iv) to hear God speak John 10:4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

21 Learning... (v) to pray for people Matthew 17:17 "O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me."

22 Learning... (vi) to build community Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.

23 W h a t c o m p e t e n c y m i g h t y o u n e e d t o d e v e l o p t o n u d g e y o u c l o s e r t o b e i n g l i k e J e s u s ?

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