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What Does Jesus Do?
THE POINT: As followers (disciples) of Jesus, we should know what specific parts of His nature we’re trying to imitate.
THE GLOWING SHEPHERD: Most people have a stylized picture of Jesus in their minds.
Study the nature of the Lord Jesus by doing a RED LETTER SCAN of the Gospels.
JESUS COMMANDS
“Go… Do not fear… Come to me… Get up… Give to Caesar… Throw your net… Be still…
JESUS TEACHES/EXPLAINS
“Blessed are those… The kingdom is like…”
JESUS CORRECTS/REBUKES
“Get behind me Satan… You whitewashed tombs… You are in error because you don’t know the scriptures or the power of God…”
JESUS EXPRESSES FRUSTRATION
“Are you still so dull… Oh unbelieving generation, how long must I stay with you… O Jerusalem…”
WDJD?
Matthew 4:23-25 (NIV)
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.
News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and he healed them.
Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.
DAILY ACTIVITIES
- Spent time in purposeful relationship.
- Actively participated in the worship services of His day
- Attended dinners and banquets
- Celebrated holidays
- Understood His “kingdom role” in life and fulfilled it.
- Was passionate and focused.
- Showed kindness through actions more than words.
- Had a life of full-contact prayer.
- Regarded the spiritual and supernatural as an integral part of life.
- Poured His life into people through discipleship.
WHAT THEN SHALL WE DO?
- Read quickly through the Gospels (especially the red letters) and pick up on cues to the nature of Jesus.
- What patterns and trends can you find in the way Jesus operates?
- Find ways in your daily life that you can act more like Jesus.
- KINGDOM CALLING: What’s your life mission?
- PURPOSEFUL RELATIONSHIP: Who do you hang out with and why do you hang out with them?
- ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SERVICES: Intercession, Sunday School, AV, Music, Greeting, Small Group Leading…
- SOCIAL GATHERINGS: You may need to get out more.
