2. Where we came from… John 20:30–31 30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

3. Where are we going? I have my whole life ahead of me… I am halfway through life... I am on the final stretch... Where do I/we go from here?

4. Matthew 28:18-20 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

5. Discipleship A Gospel Directed and Driven Journey 1.Beginning – Infancy. Ephesians 2:1-9 2.Goal – Maturity. Ephesians 4:11-17 3.Journey – A Process. Colossians 2:6

10. Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Discipleship is driven by the Gospel

11. Acts 2:42-47 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers… 47b And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Discipleship is directed by the Gospel.

12. 3 Gospel Commitments 1.Gospel Truth - We are committed to the truth of scripture, and believe its central message is the Gospel; the message of God’s gracious work to redeem sinners. 2.Gospel Community - We are committed to knowing, loving and serving one another as brothers and sisters united in Christ. 3.Gospel Mission - Individually and corporately, we are committed to declaring and demonstrating the Gospel to our communities, our cities and the nations.