divine 1. He was the “Son of God.” 10 ways Jesus said he was God relational Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

relational Christianity – a religion? Jesus … non-religious very relational The Church … religious rather than relational?

Jesus had: Followers Friends relational Feasts

Followers: Followers Friends relational Feasts Matthew 4:18-22 Page 968

Followers: relational Matthew 4:20 At once they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:20 At once they left their nets and followed him. “At once”

Followers: relational Matthew 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. “Immediately”

Followers: relational Matthew 4:18..Jesus.. saw two brothers, Simon.. and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. Matthew 4:18..Jesus.. saw two brothers, Simon.. and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. failed to make it

Followers: relational Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” “I choose you!” Chosen! C h o s e n !

Followers: relational Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus said … you can do what I do you can be like me

Followers: relational Mark 3:14 He appointed twelve …that they might be with him and that he might send them out.. Mark 3:14 He appointed twelve …that they might be with him and that he might send them out.. Jesus’ yoke… to be with him to be sent out

Jesus had: Followers Friends relational Feasts

Friends: relational Luke 7:39 …the Pharisee … said.., "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner." Luke 7:39 …the Pharisee … said.., "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner." Luke 7:36-50 Page 1036

Friends: relational Luke 7:39 …the Pharisee … said.., "If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner." Jesus … would his friends be ours?

Jesus had: Followers Friends relational Feasts

Feasts: relational Matthew 11: The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.” ’ Matthew 11: The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and “sinners.” ’ Jesus … was a social animal most Christians aren’t

Follower? Friends? relational Feast? Are you a … Who are your … Where do you …