The first message in our Summer Series of Walking With Jesus: Learning to Be a Disciple was about the DNA of being a Disciple.
That DNA of being a Disciple was described as:
• Divine Truth. Truth comes from God. It is the revelation of God to humankind. This comes from the Son, the Spirit, and the Scriptures. The Son (Jesus) is both God and human and came to reveal to us in his person what God is like and what God requires. The Scriptures were authored by God and reveal God’s unfolding plan for humanity. The Spirit of God is also Divine Truth, since he brings revelation and direction to believers.
• Nurturing Relationships. Humans were never created to be alone. We are social creatures and have an intrinsic need for relationships. Our relational orientation is a reflection of the image of God in us. God Himself is relational and exists in a community—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is love because God is relational. To the Christian, God is love because he has always existed in relationship. Is love possible without someone to love? This should be the defining characteristic of our faith. All men should know that we are Christ’s disciples by the love that we have for one another.
• Apostolic Mission. Apostolic means that someone is sent as a representative with a message. We are here for a purpose. We have been given a prime directive to fulfill—to make disciples of all the nations. This part of us also comes from the nature of God. Jesus is an Apostle. He is the Chief Cornerstone of the apostolic foundation. Before he left this planet, he sent his disciples into the world with a mission.
One of the key tools we talked about in Walking With Jesus was Life Transformation Groups. Find out more on our website.
Below is the full Sunday Morning message by Phil Helfer:
Phil Helfer - March 3, 2019
When Jesus Intervenes-Acts 9
Acts 9 Saul despises Christians. He approved of Stephen’s death, and he’s going house-to-house acting as a bounty hunter, trying to discover and destroy anyone who is putting their faith in Jesus.
And then he meets Jesus. A literally blinding light and a booming voice, giving clear instructions to Saul. An arranged encounter with a stranger in a new city to reinstate Saul’s sight. And a new mission: To preach the gospel of Jesus to the world.
Everyone is amazed and confused. “We know you, but this isn’t you! What happened?” The apostles, more than everybody, need real convincing, and Barnabas steps up to testify on Saul’s behalf.
Real life change comes from MEETING Jesus. Not just having information about him, but KNOWING HIM PERSONALLY. Your view of the world changes. Your priorities adapt. Your interaction with people is different. And it is glorious.
Let Jesus be the change you wish to see in your life.
Scripture References: Acts 9:1-43
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