1. HIS FAMILY Zebedee his father & Salome his mother Zebedee did not stop his son leaving the family business and joining Jesus. Salome also followed Jesus and was present at the Crucifixion (Matt 27:54, Mark 15:40) and she was there at the empty tomb (Mark 16:1) 2. HIS FAITH He followed immediately (he…
1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.” 2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage
Simon Peter: 1. Hillside Declaration – (Mark 14:27-31) 2. Fireside Denial – (Mark 14:66-72) 3. Seaside Devotion – (John 21:15-17)
CHURCH DISCIPLINE 1. The Motive – LOVE 2. The Measure – GROWTH 3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.” a) Accountable…
1. HOW IS IT BUILT? a) God is the Architect b) Christ is the Cornerstone c) God is the Builder d) God is the Owner e) God is the Master f) God is the Father 2. WHAT IS ITS TASK? a) Priests b) Proclaimers 3. HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? a) Do Good –…
1. The Curse of Individualism Independence Self-sufficiency Freedom Consumerism 2. We must be ALIVE Messy excitement is preferable to neat and tidy dryness and deadness 3. We must be JOINED True fellowship involves unity, commitment, responsibility and dependence 4. We must be SEEN Showing and Affirming Salvation
1. What does it mean to be the People of God? a) A Covenant Relationship b) A Continuous Relationship c) A Communal Relationship 2. What are the marks of the People of God? a) A Joyous People (v13) b) A Separated People (v14-16) c) A Truth-Rooted People (v17) d) A Missionary People (v18) e)…
1. A FAITH TESTED (1-9) “Here am I” A refining fire Total trust, complete reliance 2. A FATHER WHO PROVIDES..JEHOVAH JIREH (10-14) Mount Moriah & Mount Calvary Jesus is our all in all 3. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE (15-19) “He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yield its fruit…