Be a person others can imitate! The best way to make a disciple who multiplies is to be one. The best way to help someone follow Jesus is to follow Him yourself and invite them along. “Come with me.”

March 24-25, 2018

They had a deal.

The Lord and Israel had a covenant, and part of the deal was that Israel would not keep the spoils of Jericho, but would devote it to the Lord. Achan broke the covenant, kept some spoils, and the Lord withdrew from them. Consequently, when the Israelites attacked Ai (without the Lord’s presence or blessing), they were soundly defeated, and 36 of them died. The whole nation was put at risk, since the defeat might encourage their enemies to band together, attack and wipe them out. Achan’s sin had deadly consequences for many, and potentially for all.

The penalty for his disobedience and treachery was death.

I am Achan.

I am a covenant breaker. I have disobeyed God many times, and the penalty for that disobedience and treachery is death. (Romans 6:23)

But I’m under a new covenant now—one established by Jesus. He died in my place, so that I can be forgiven. When Achan confessed, he died. When I confess, I’m forgiven because Jesus died.

Achan’s story reminds me of my own treachery, of what I deserve—and of God’s amazing grace to step in Himself and take my punishment. We live under a new covenant made with the blood of Jesus. “This cup is the new covenant in my blood which is poured out for you.”

We have a deal.

Story: Lori Bradley

Offering

Introduction

Our mission is to help people find and follow Jesus. That’s the Great Commission found in Matthew 28 on your outline. We are to make disciples who make disciples of everyone everywhere. Multiply disciple makers!

Last week we talked about a simple doable way to help people we love find Jesus. We call it Find-Tell-Bring.

Find someone you love.

Tell them what you know.

Bring them with you.

Learn to be a bringer and includer. “Come wit