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Lead Off Question
Have you ever been late to something?
Illustration
The time I ran late to my CHMN 201 exam.
I was late because it wasn’t my priority.
I wasn’t ready because it wasn’t my priority.
I failed that class because it wasn’t my priority.
Transition
Tonight many of us have a desire to be fruitful and growing followers of Jesus, but if we are not devoted to it, we will move forward in our spiritual journey.
In fact, if we are not devoting ourselves to Christ-centered living, at best we are stagnant, and at worse we are falling away from God.
Bottom Line
What are your mandatory processes?
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Context
Tonight we are starting in Matthew 4, the beginning of Jesus’ ministry on earth.
Jesus’ ministry came after the 40 days and nights in the wilderness with Satan.
Jesus decided in the middle of his temptations that he was devoted to the Kingdom of God.
Matthew 4 documents the early days of Jesus’ calling of his disciples and performing of many miracles.
Bible Verse
Passage Emphasis
v. 19 - ‘Come, follow me’
This was a pivotal moment in the lives of these men.
In Old Testament schools students would study and memorize the Bible.
Once they graduated from secondary school, they could only pursue higher level education if the Rabbi said the words, “Lech acharai” to them which means literally ‘imitate me, follow me’.
v. 20 - ‘and they left their nets at once and followed him.’
Peter and Andrew were so serious about following Jesus, they left their careers behind.
Devotion to Jesus means following Him.
Breakdown
Jesus has called each one of us.
We have been called with the same intent as he called these fisherman.
We have been called to follow, or better yet, imitate Christ.
Bottom Line
Christ-centered lives are devoted to Christ.
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Passage Emphasis
v. 24 - ‘news about him spread as far as Syria’
Syria is the equivalency of LA - NY twice.
The message was moving far distances because people were sharing it.
v. 25 - ‘large crowds followed him’
These crowds following Jesus were because of the amazement at what he was accomplishing.
These crowds were sacrificing their time and energy to follow the ministry of Jesus around.
The Gospel was spreading because people were sharing what was happening.
Breakdown
God has done amazing things in our lives.
Yet we have not gone out sharing what he has done.
We wonder why christianity is shrinking and it’s because we have stopped sharing.
We have forgotten the amazing things God has done for us, and have lost the excitement of the life that he purchased for us.
We have become dulled by culture and trends that we are intimidated and resistant to sharing the Good News.
We have so many things that we consider mandatory parts of our lives, yet Christ is no longer on that list.
Bottom Line
Christ-centered lives are devoted to Christ.
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Bible Verse
Passage Emphasis
v. 1 - ‘just as I imitate Christ’
Paul understood, the call to follow was a call to imitation not intimidation.
To imitate means to mirror.
We are called to be mirrors of Christ.
Breakdown
Mirrors are exact matches.
They reflect.
Does this need more explanation.
Simon says, right.
What about, Jesus says.
We are mirrors of him.
We have made oursevles mirrors of popularity, culture, friend groups, and comfort.
Break the habits and replace them with Christ-centered lives!
Bottom Line
Christ-centered lives are devoted to Christ.
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Application
Head
Devote your mind to seeking and pursuing things that reinforce the significance of Christ being at the center of your life.
Heart
Devote your heart to valuing the gift of life.
The life that Christ gave to us should still be as exciting and amazing as it was the day you received the gift.
Hands
Devote your hands to spreading and sharing the Good News of what God has done!
As it spread 5,000miles rapidly, so it could spread through Hurricane rapidly, but someone has to start sharing!
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