“I have begun to follow Jesus, and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus in my journey”

Sevenfold Way of Following Jesus, Part 1
Feb.28, 2010   Is 55:1-9; Lk 13:1-9; Rom 10:8b-13; 2Cor 5:16-21
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●    “I BELIEVE IN THE POWER” - OF PEOPLE? THE PODIUM?

    ○    What parallels or clashes do you see between the Olympics and Christianity?
    ○    “I believe in the power of...” - how would you finish the sentence?

●    INTRODUCTION: ‘THE JOURNEY’ AND THE SEVENFOLD WAY

    ○    Re-phrase the first of the ‘sevenfold’ steps in your own words.
    ○    How does the ‘sevenfold way’ challenge the ‘handout mentality’ (‘What programs do you have for me or my kids?’)?

●    NOT A CONTEST BUT A COMMITMENT

    ○    What urgent fact of the human condition did Jesus underline in Luke 13:2-5?
    ○    Name any ways in which you have found Christianity to ‘satisfy’ / be ‘richest of fare’. (Is 55:1f,7)
    ○    What two things does Paul say we need to do to be saved? (Rom 10:9f) Which is harder / why?

●    FAITH AT THE CENTRE OF LIFE FOR MEDAL-WINNER

    ○    How might Cindy Klassen’s words / deeds stimulate you in your walk with the Lord?