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Disciples

The year is 1974 and the song tops Billboard Hot 100 songs. Ironically it will be Harry Chapin’s only #1 song in his entire musical career. Cats in the Cradle is a sad song about a Father not taking the time to spend with his newborn son. Yet as the boy grows, he continues the mantra of adoration “I am gonna be like you Dad, you know I am going to be like you.”. As the song continues it is clear that the boy (now a man) had sadly grown up to be just like his Dad.

In an odd way that is what a disciple is. Not just a learner but an adherent. Adherent to a teaching that becomes a lifestyle. While it is our sincere desire NOT to grow relationships mirrored in the song, we do want to mirror what Jesus taught.

Do as I Say, Do as I Do

It is the opening of the greatest sermon ever preached where we see the Greek word for disciple mathetes. How fitting it is that we see the taught at the feet of the Teacher, hearing for the first time a new way of life…Kingdom life. The Sermon on the Mount is by far the firmest foundation for any disciple of Christ. While the modern church quotes only a few passages in an adolescent way to proof-text an argument, the early church embraced it literally and used it liturgically daily. 

The Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 5 ∼ Matthew 6 ∼ Matthew 7 

Let me ask you a question. What was the last sermon you heard that made an indelible impression upon you? Were those words instructive, intuitive or down right insulting? Did it make you stop and think? Did you stand and trot over your minds’ threshold into your thoughts?  These were exactly the reaction that many had there that day. They were amazed at His teaching for they sensed the authority. An authority that was not as they had grown accustom. The people viewed them one way and the Scribes and Pharisees another.

Discipleship 101

Congratulations! You have made the greatest decision for time and eternity. It is one that you will never regret. Now we want to assist you in your Jesus Journey as you begin to walk with Him. Becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ will be an adventure that will have many up’s and down’s; in’s and out’s. 

Next Steps

MY NEXT STEPS is designed to give you a clear and concise roadmap as you begin your journey. MY NEXT STEPS will encourage you to begin to read the Word daily, memorizing scriptures, learning love and grasping key Kingdom concepts. To get started click on the link below, open the door and take your initial steps on your Jesus Journey!

MY NEXT STEPS

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