Acts 2:42-47 - How does a disciple mature?

MAIN IDEA - 5 elements to grow spiritual maturity

Sabbath

Community

Prayer

Bible Study

Dependence on the Holy Spirit

Application -

Know spiritual maturity does not happen by accident.

Be intentional about your maturity.

Do - pick 1 element to focus on.

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Hear Journal - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eeB4kAYDNOU8RpA_019IYzrFItMKa-VpJ7U0YhWLLBk/edit?usp=sharing

Discovery Bible Study - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1b75NP0WpOdLYy5c_31Zv1jvvS0PUxc9Zzh47xHPV8IQ/edit?usp=sharing

CSA Worksheet - https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MXWrMt1Sh1r1l7m-aUtVjQt2Gk_9G1g1uYNufn8exU/edit?usp=sharing

Matthew 4:19 -  What is a disciple?

MAIN IDEA - Follow Jesus.

A disciple of Jesus is surrendered to the leadership of Jesus

A disciple of Jesus is constantly being re-created by Jesus

A disciple of Jesus does the work of Jesus

Application -

Know Jesus as Savior and Lord.

Be recreated by Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

Do: make disciples.

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JD Greear’s sermon “Disciples vs Christians”: https://summitchurch.com/message/disciples-vs-christians

Jude 1:24-25 Giving Glory to God

MAIN IDEA: God alone deserves the glory.

Keeping you close

Jesus our Lord

God’s eternal glory

Application -

Know God secures the saved.

Be focused on God’s glory.

Do: Glorify God.

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Articles for further reading on glory:

What Exactly Is "Glory"? - Barabbas Road Church in San Diego, CA: https://www.barabbas.com/glory/

What Is Glory in Christianity?: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-glory-in-christianity.html

Jude 1:20-23 Rescue the Perishing

MAIN IDEA: Rescue others

Building Up

Keeping Safe

Showing Mercy

Application -

Know which category you are in.

Be Surrendered to Jesus.

Do: Rescue the perishing.

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Jude 1:16-19 Remember the Warnings

MAIN IDEA: The Apostles warned us about “these people”

Selfish Desires

Remember Jesus’ Words

Natural Instincts vs God’s Spirit

Application -

Know Biblical Warnings about these teachers.

Be humble, like Christ.

Do: follow God’s Spirit.

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Jude 1:12-15 What are they like?

MAIN IDEA: Understand the Dangers

Fellowship Meals

A Few Similes

Executing Judgment

Application -

Know the dangers of false teachers.

Be committed to Biblical community.

Do: heed Jude’s/Enoch’s warnings.

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“Transgender Interventions Harm Children”, American College of Pediatricians, https://acpeds.org/transgender-interventions-harm-children

Jude 1:8-11 Rejecting Authority

MAIN IDEA: God has authority over your life

Claiming Authority

Unthinking Animals

Sorrow Awaits

Application -

Know the dangers of these “immoral” behaviors.

Be: honest about love.

Do: Submit to God’s authority.

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Jude 1:5-7 Reminders and Warnings

MAIN IDEA: The OT gives warnings for the rebellious

Israel and Egypt

Angels and Judgment

Sodom and Gomorrah

Application -

Know the OT warnings.

Be: prepared for judgment.

Do: heed these warnings.

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Jude 1:3-4 Condemnation of False Teachers

MAIN IDEA: Urging You to Defend the Faith

Defend the faith

Twisting grace

Ancient condemnation

Application -

Know the truths of scripture.

Be part of God’s family.

Do: defend the faith.

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Human Rights Campaign’s “A Christian Conversation Guide” - https://www.hrc.org/resources/a-christian-conversation-guide

Pope’s quote - https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/pope-homosexuals-who-am-i-judge

UM News article: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/historic-assembly-sets-united-methodists-on-new-path

Joelle Henneman’s article: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/on-toward-christian-perfection-after-general-conference

UCC Love is Louder: https://www.ucc.org/loveislouder/

Trinity Church: https://trinitywallstreet.org/communities/pride-at-trinity

Crossroads Church, Fayetteville, NC: https://wedesiremore.com/affirming-church-family

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, NC: https://www.holytrinityfay.org/

Jude 1:1-2 Intro to Jude

MAIN IDEA: The disciple’s identity is in Christ.

Author

Audience

Apostolic Benediction

Application -

Know what’s in a name.

Be kept safe in Jesus.

Do: Display the character of God.

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Podcast from RC Sproul: https://renewingyourmind.org/2024/05/25/the-extent-of-our-sin