PRIORITIES OF A DISCIPLE
Following Jesus means living a life that reflects His character and priorities
John 13:34 - So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.
John 14:12 - “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father
John 13:15 - I  have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you
1 Peter 2:21 - For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps
Galatians 4:19 - Oh, my dear children! I feel as if I’m going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives
1 Corinthians 11:1 - And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ

* How does a crisis reveal a person’s true character and beliefs?
* What is the difference between human wisdom and Godly wisdom?
* Do you ever have trouble believing that God is in control of the events of the modern world?

Jesus calls every person to follow Him
What comes to mind when you hear someone say they are a follower of Jesus?
What do you think is required of a fully-devoted disciple of Jesus?

What does it mean to be sovereign? 

God is the supreme authority and all things are under His control.  

1.Omnipotent: Having unlimited Power, able to do anything

2.Omniscient: Knowing everything

3.Omnipresent: Everywhere at the same time

1. What are some things that may cause a person to question who’s really in control?
2. What major national or world event during your lifetime shocked you the most?
3.     What can we learn about world events and why they are occuring today

COUNTING THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS

Do you believe God is sovereign?
Do you believe God has a plan for your life?
THIS SESSION WILL ADDRESS THESE TOPICS AND MANY MORE!

Isaiah saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies!  The whole earth is filled with his glory!” 4 Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke 

• Written by the Prophet Isaiah about 740-700 BC
• Prophetic book quoted many times in the New Testament 
• Isaiah was a prophet carrying God’s message to the Children of Israel and the Children of Israel to God. He hurt and rejoiced with the God he served. He hurt for his people and longed for their redemption 
• The book is beautifully rich and complex
• Isaiah reveals a God who is in total control of the past, present and future and his faith never wavers 
• God had a covenant with His people but Israel didn’t know Him 
• The book swings back and forth between the themes of judgement and the promise of blessing after the judgment

Solomon details his engagement and marriage to the Shulammite woman.  They express their feelings and desires for each other