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Greatness, Grit & Caring for Others: Lessons from Jesus' Teachings

Explore the principles, characteristics, and journey to the cross in Chapters 21-23. Discover who is greatest in the Kingdom and the importance of radical discipline and forgiveness. Uncover the key issue with believing and the significance of being a Good Shepherd. Celebrate the commissioning of 70 with a focus on unlikely heroes.

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Greatness, Grit & Caring for Others: Lessons from Jesus' Teachings

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  1. Greatness, Grit, & Caring for Others • Class 22 • Chapters 21-23

  2. Pop Up • “I believe but help my ...” • 2 Answers: The greatest in the Kingdom is ... • Whoever gives you a cup of cool water will not ... • If anyone’s will is to do God’s will he will know ... • If you continue in my word you will know the truth and the truth will ...

  3. 6 Principles of Jesus’ Miracles • Jesus power only limited by a lack of faith • Our inadequacy, that’s why its a gift • Power over the demons, deep, death, disease • Tenderness to the broken • Restoration of life • Worship of God

  4. 5 Characteristics of the Journey to the Cross • Confession • Confusion • Conflict • Concern • Cross

  5. Who is greatest in the Kingdom? • Last of all • Servant of all • Small child • Least of all

  6. 3 Don’t Do’s for Disciples • Don’t put folks out you don’t know • Don’t cause little ones to stumble • Don’t let little ones wander off Matthew 18

  7. James shares Jesus’ Concern • James 5:19-20 - Jesus’ brother passed the principle on • He was once an unbeliever but the resurrection helped him believe p. 173

  8. More than going to church • Radical Discipline • 4 Steps of Discipline & Reconciliation • Go to privately • Take 2 or 3 witnesses • Tell to the church • Tree like a tax collector & sinner • Radical Forgiveness • Who’s responsible for reconciliation? • Me - offending party Matt 5 • Me - offended party Matt 18 • Me - forgive from the heart Matt 6 & 18

  9. 5 Characteristics of the Journey to the Cross • Confession • Confusion • Conflict • Concern • Cross John 5-9 powerful example especially chapters 7-8

  10. Video of John 7 & 8

  11. Key Issue with Believing • Not intellectual issues • But the Cost of Following ... • ... the willingness to honor God • ... the recognition of our thirst for Him! • The “I Am” statements speak to this pp. 173-183

  12. The Good Shepherd • Enters through the gate • Sheep respond/know his voice • Calls sheep by name • He leads them & goes ahead of them • The Sheep follow him • He is the gate for the sheep • Lays down his life for the sheep

  13. Commissioning 70 • Concentric Circles - Limited, 70, Great • Pray for more workers • You are my shaliach - 2 Cor 5:17-21 • Celebrating Victory • Power over Primal Foes • Promise of Heaven • Privilege in Participating

  14. Unlikely Heroes • The Good Samaritan • Mary, who wanted to listen to the Master • The Simple, but relentless, child

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