College Avenue Baptist Church - San Diego

Acts 2:42 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

The birth of Jesus calls for a response; what is yours?

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple is humble and contrite, not proud and self-righteous. 

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple joyfully receives the gospel with a heart of gratitude

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple understands that the kingdom of God turns everything upside down.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple imitates the searching heart of the Father.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple lives a life of trust and dependence on God, free from worry and anxiety.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple recognizes that our resources are merely gifts from God to be used for His service.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple knows that God will surely answer prayers because it is a question of God’s honor and glory.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?

A disciple knows that God will surely answer prayers because it is a question of God’s honor and glory.

Jesus is the most famous and influential person in all of human history.  No army, nation, or person has changed the story of history like Jesus. Yet, Jesus’ life is rather simple – He never travelled far from home.  He never married or had sex.  He never holds an office or leads an army. He never owns much stuff – in fact, He dies poor and homeless.  Jesus says that His kingdom is “not of this world.” Around the age of 30, Jesus starts preaching, telling stories, healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and befriending social outcasts such as lepers, hookers, and crooks.  He gathers disciples from all kinds of different backgrounds. Following Jesus as His disciple is not a straight line journey; it is more of a zigzag, and it is not boring or lame.  You are invited to join Jesus on his zigzag (not boring) journey from Galilee to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51-19:44) as Dr. Luke answers the question:  How does a disciple of Jesus live?