Move: Growing Toward a Fully Formed Life
“Learning to Follow”
Matthew 19:16-22 (CSB)
- Key Truth: “Movement is the catalyst for growth. Therefore, there can be no spiritual growth without spiritual movement.”
- Spiritual Movement: “The journey to fill the gap between where we are and where God wants us to be.”
- Discipleship Pipeline- A pipeline focuses on the church as a whole.
- Discipleship Pathway- A pathway focuses on an individual or a ministry within the church.
Follow Overview:
- Discipleship Principle: Following Jesus means learning to walk with Him daily through obedience and relationship.
- Discipleship Focus: Rhythms of Obedience
- Discipleship Goal: Our goal is for disciples to begin intentionally following Jesus—not just attending, but abiding; not just learning, but living.
Main Question: What does it mean to follow Jesus and what will it cost us?
1. We all want eternal life. (Matthew 19:16-20)
2. Jesus provides eternal life on His terms. (Matthew 19:21)
3. We all must respond to Jesus’ offer of eternal life. (Matthew 19:22)
After the Message:
Read 1 Peter 2:2-3. Are you walking with Jesus daily in obedience and relationship? How is that evidenced in your thoughts, words, desires, and actions? What spiritual rhythms and habits do you need to put into your life so that you may follow Him more faithfully?
