2.  “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” (Romans 8:29)  “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5)  “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved…” (Ephesians 5:1, 2)

4.  “…the crowds were amazed at His teaching…” (Matt. 5:28)  “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” (John 2:46)  “He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone?” (Mark 2:7)  “Rabbi,… no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with Him.” (John 3:2)

5.  “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” (Matt. 8:27)  “Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters with us?” (Mark 6:3)  “This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.” (John 6:14)

6.  “You are the Christ.” (Mark 8:29)  “… we know that this man is a sinner....we do not know where He is from.” (John 9:24, 29)  “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?” (Mark 11:28)

7.  Savior! John 4:42; Luke 9:56 › But not Judge? John 12:48; 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Thess. 1:8  Heaven! John 14:3; 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 Pet. 1:4 › But not Hell? Matt. 25:30, 41; 2 Thess. 1:9; Rev. 21:8

8.  Compassionate! Matt. 9:36; Mark 2:5, 10 › But not indignant? Col. 3:6; 2 Thess. 1:7 Rev. 19:15  Believe! John 3:16; 8:24 › But not obey? John 14:15, 23; Matt. 28:20; Heb. 5:9

9.  Be happy! John 15:11; Phil. 4:4 › But without self-denial and sacrifice? Luke 9:23; 14:27

10.  What kind of people are we seeking to bring into the fellowship of Christ’s body? › Matt. 28:19; Gal. 3:28  Are we focused more upon building comforts than the joy of spiritual fellowship?

11.  Do we get all worked up about social activities more than admonishing the weak and fainthearted? › Acts 2:46; 1 Thess. 5:14  Is planning our next vacation more in you thoughts and on you hearts than seeking out evangelistic opportunities and efforts?