Following Jesus: Introduction The heart of God The Father’s welcome You have become a beloved child of God. Jesus has come to live in your heart. Your sins have been completely forgiven. You have received eternal life. You have started a new life, a new journey. God has prepared an awesome adventure for you. Following Jesus: Introduction
Following Jesus: Introduction God’s beloved Son He makes His love clear 1) Through creation. 2) Through the Cross. God is love. And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him. 3) Through the Word of God. 4) Through the Holy Spirit poured into our hearts. 5) Through other followers of Jesus. Following Jesus: Introduction
Following Jesus is a journey in discovery The foundation Following Jesus is a journey in discovery of the greatness of God’s love Memory Verse: God is love. And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him. (1 John 4.8-9, TEV) Following Jesus: Introduction
Build your relationship with Christ 1) By reading His Word each day Mark 1.1-17 Pray very simply, asking the Lord to speak to you. Read the passage right through altogether. Read through slowly, on your own, asking yourself (and writing down). (a) Which verse or expression you like the best? (b) Why you like it, or what you like about it? Following Jesus: Introduction
Following Jesus: Introduction 2) By praying every day and many times a day The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven. Dear Lord, I’m so glad to be able to call you ‘father.’ You really are my Dad and I’m your child. That is so cool. Thank you for making me your child. Following Jesus: Introduction