Connection, Consistency, Community, Change

Most would say I would like to make the world a better place.

we are about to learn how Jesus became so influential that undeniably 2,000 years later He's the most famous person in history

Over 7 billion copies of the Bible and countless books have been written about Him and His life.

He changed how we record time.

Connection

It isn’t good that man is alone.

Genesis 2:18 NKJV

And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.”

Jesus connected with people

JESUS EARNED THE RIGHT to speak into people’s lives because He was moved with COMPASSION. (Mt 9:36; Mt 14:14; Mt 15:32; Mt 20:34; Lk 7:13)

THE LOST

Matthew 9:36 (NKJV)

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

THE SICK

Matthew 14:14 (NKJV)

And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick.

THE HUNGRY

Matthew 15:32 (NKJV)

Now Jesus called His disciples to Himself and said, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And I do not want to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.”

THE ONE WHO CRIES FOR MERCY

Matthew 20:34 NKJV

So Jesus had compassion and touched their eyes. And immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed Him.

THE MOURNING

Luke 7:13 (NKJV)

When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”

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Consistency

Deuteronomy 6:7 NKJV

You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.

Acts 2:42 NKJV

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 2:46 NKJV

So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,

Make time for what matters most

Consistently, diligently, continue.

Community

Proverbs 13:20 NKJV

He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 NKJV

Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

1 Corinthians 15:33 NKJV

Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”

None of us is as strong as all of us. Grace for one another

Change

How many would say there’s more God wants to do in you and through you?

Do you admit you can grow in some areas?

GROWTH REQUIRES CHANGE

Be the person today that your future self will be thankful for.

Romans 8:29 NKJV

For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Your life tomorrow will be the same as today except for the good books you read and your 4 closest relationships. (PARALYZED MAN IN WITH 4 FRIENDS MARK 2)

INTENTIONALLY PUT YOURSELF AROUND THE RIGHT PEOPLE

People who spent time with God changed.

Acts 4:13 (NKJV)

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

Matthew 4:19 (NKJV)

Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

I have no doubt the world can be changed, your family can be changed, you can change.