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Disciples: Following Jesus

Reaching FORWARD! As a part of the Seventh-day Adventist movement, and recognizing our prophetic role in history, a disciple of Jesus Christ is one who is growing in an authentic relationship with God and others. I will commit to:

Following God through daily spiritual practices

Opening myself to God by participating in regular corporate worship

Returning time, talents, and resources to God

Willingly serve my local church and community in the context of my spiritual gifts

Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships

The Remnant and Its Mission The universal church is composed of all who truly believe in Christ, but in the last days, a time of widespread apostasy, a remnant has been called out to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. This remnant announces the arrival of the judgment hour, proclaims salvation through Christ, and heralds the approach of His Anticipating More Disciples !

The Remnant and Its Mission second advent. This proclamation is symbolized by the three angels of Revelation 14; it coincides with the work of judgment in heaven and results in a work of repentance and reform on earth. Every believer is called to have a personal part in this worldwide witness. Anticipating More Disciples !

Romans 5:1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith…” Anticipating More Disciples !

Genuine Relationships It is entirely possible - indeed, essential, for a Christian today to be a personal witness of the resurrection power of Jesus. Anticipating More Disciples !

Genuine Relationships “Whoever is the human instrument under God in the conversion of one soul, erects a monument to his own memory more lofty and enduring than this.”

Acts 22:4-16 “Suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me.” “Who are you, Lord?” Anticipating More Disciples !

Genuine Relationships Saul had to meet Jesus himself. Anticipating More Disciples !

Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships

Living in the attitude and anticipation of witness “offering Christ to those outside our doors” Anticipating More Disciples !

Genuine Relationships What if we looked for glimpses of Jesus in them? Anticipating More Disciples !

Living Stories 1.Listen 2.Find common interests 3.Wait for the leading of the Holy Spirit 4.Maintain a teachable attitude 5.If you are in crisis, accept their comfort and help Anticipating More Disciples !

Living Stories 6.If you have friends from different belief systems, God has sent you to the front lines 7.Be sure your Christian support system is strong 8.Be humble and pay attention to their questions Anticipating More Disciples !

Living Stories 9. Do not neglect your personal and devotional life 10. Do not try to move someone all the way from the left to the right. That is God’s job and will happen in His time Anticipating More Disciples!

Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships

Let’s practice inviting some one to meet Jesus. In pairs, we will role play leading someone to Jesus using this card. We will spend 20 minutes, 10 minutes for each partner. Anticipating More Disciples !

Take My Life Take my life and let it be, Consecrated, Lord, to Thee, Take my hands, and let them move. At the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love.

Take My Life Take my feet and let it be, Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King, Always, only, for my King.

Take My Life Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold.

Take My Life Take my will and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart it is Thine own! It shall be Thy royal throne, It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take My Life Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be, Ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee.

Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships

Disciples: Following Jesus

Reaching FORWARD! Following God through daily spiritual practices Opening myself to God by participating in regular corporate worship Returning time, talents, and resources to God Willingly serve my local church and community in the context of my spiritual gifts Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships Reproducing the discipleship journey in others through the power of the Holy Spirit Developing in my life of faith as evidenced by the fruits of the Spirit