The Bravery to Follow

“Christ in You, the Hope of Glory”
fundamental Christianity is found in this phrase

Is it easy to follow Christ? Yes and No
There will he labor and struggle...
But He powerfully works in us

Christ
King, Savior, Image, Creator
Confirmed His supremacy
Empowered by His Spirit
Christ dwells in us by his Spirit
this is called “the mystery”

Why did Jesus die? that he might live in us
• even greater access than the disciples, not just with us but in us

The sinful nature is replaced with New Life
Ephesians 1:13-14

When Christ is at the center of our lives, He affects...
our mind: what we think, our emotions
our body: health as we make wise decisions
our relationships: drama free and balance
our mission: take advantage of the time

Galatians 5:16-18

What is the goal of a Christian life?
completeness in Christ
the goal is Christlikeness

What is our mission, how do we put it into practice?
Listen to the Holy Spirit
Be transformed by the Word
To help other people follow Jesus

Luke 9:22-23
John 10:10

How do we avoid temptation? Deal with temptation? Matthew 4

Jesus example:
responded with the Word
replaces deception with Truth
stood bravely for what was right

1 Peter 4:12-19
Christ suffered to accomplish salvation
We suffer as we spread salvation
Talk about the Christ you know

Will we embrace the cross so that other people can come to know Christ? Many people will come to know Christ through us as we reflect Him and make him the center of our lives.

Pray that He will continue to transform you.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


Small Group Questions

1) How have you shown others "God in You" in your daily walk?

2) What kinds of things have you done OR can start doing today to transform your your life - to start living more like Christ and reflect God in Us?

3) How have you avoided temptations in your life?

4) How have you faced/handled temptations?24-29