Read John 1:35-51.
Key verse: The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” John 1:43 NIV
Use your highlighter to highlight today’s key verse in your Bible.
Pray this Prayer:
Lord, I am eager to discover this family that I’m now a part of. Help me to understand how to connect with my new brothers and sisters and how to experience You in the context of family.
Amen.
Key verse: The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” John 1:43 NIV
Use your highlighter to highlight today’s key verse in your Bible.
Pray this Prayer:
Lord, I am eager to discover this family that I’m now a part of. Help me to understand how to connect with my new brothers and sisters and how to experience You in the context of family.
Amen.
DAY 7
When Jesus launched his public ministry, he personally invited 12 men to travel with Him and to learn from Him. We call these men Jesus’ disciples.
By recruiting them and then sharing His life with them, Jesus modeled the best way for us to live our lives. We join the example these men set and connect with other Christ followers as we grow in our faith.
You were baptized in front of other people. That was important because you were able to make a public profession of your faith. You told those people (and anyone they decide to tell) that you are now living for Jesus.
In order to make good on that commitment, you need to connect with a small group of people who share your desire to unpack the adventure of this new life in Christ.
We were not made to live life alone. We were made to do life together.
Other people matter.
Sure they might hurt you, and you might hurt them and living with others can get quite messy. But even the messy is part of the ongoing journey of the Christian life.
We have lots of ways for you to connect with people at our church.
Through groups, you will:
- grow in your understanding of the Bible,
- learn how to pray,
- experience dynamic worship,
- find some new friends, and
- be encouraged in your faith.
If you haven’t already done so, decide now to find a group you can join and put forth some effort to make friends with people who are walking with Jesus.
When Jesus launched his public ministry, he personally invited 12 men to travel with Him and to learn from Him. We call these men Jesus’ disciples.
By recruiting them and then sharing His life with them, Jesus modeled the best way for us to live our lives. We join the example these men set and connect with other Christ followers as we grow in our faith.
You were baptized in front of other people. That was important because you were able to make a public profession of your faith. You told those people (and anyone they decide to tell) that you are now living for Jesus.
In order to make good on that commitment, you need to connect with a small group of people who share your desire to unpack the adventure of this new life in Christ.
We were not made to live life alone. We were made to do life together.
Other people matter.
Sure they might hurt you, and you might hurt them and living with others can get quite messy. But even the messy is part of the ongoing journey of the Christian life.
We have lots of ways for you to connect with people at our church.
Through groups, you will:
- grow in your understanding of the Bible,
- learn how to pray,
- experience dynamic worship,
- find some new friends, and
- be encouraged in your faith.
If you haven’t already done so, decide now to find a group you can join and put forth some effort to make friends with people who are walking with Jesus.
PRAY THIS PRAYER:
Father, show me who You want me to be friends with. Thank You for the group of people who will become like family to me. Lead me to the people You want me to have in my life.
Be still and listen.
Record anything or anyone God brings to your mind.
Father, show me who You want me to be friends with. Thank You for the group of people who will become like family to me. Lead me to the people You want me to have in my life.
Be still and listen.
Record anything or anyone God brings to your mind.