Bible Study

What does it mean to produce fruit as a disciple of Jesus?
How can you identify a Christ follower?
How you can become a more effective Christ follower.

* Do you ever find yourself wishing you could control the outcome of events or bargain with God to get what you wanted?
* Have you ever been in a situation in which you wondered if God was truly in control?
* What have you heard or seen God do in your life or the life of others that would confirm the greatness of God? 

• Have you repented of your sins , agreed to turn from you sin and asked Jesus to save you? 
• Do you spend time with Jesus? 
• Do you have a hunger for God's Word? 
• Do you have a heart for the lost? 
• YOU DECIDE IF YOUR FAITH IS REAL OR NOT!

Does God Really Hear Your Prayers?

• What did you do the last few times you received bad news or were fearful about a situation? 
• When you pray, do you truly believe God will hear your requests? 
• Do you stop and think about how your own needs and desires fit with life that should be characterized by a love for God over self?

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