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CHRIST. BASICS. ChristTeacher A Way for All! John 3. The reminiscing of a son about his mother on the occasion of her funeral.
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CHRIST BASICS ChristTeacher A Way for All! John 3
The reminiscing of a son about his mother on the occasion of her funeral
“The reason I can confidently proclaim my mother is still around is because of the obsessions that infuse my identity: the passion for art and expression, the advocacy of justice…
“…and tolerance, the unending pursuit of honesty and compassion. These are inexorable imprints; they are, in fact the essence of my mother, and her soul…
“…is in my soul, as it always has been, as it always will be.” Sean Murphy
Many think that those qualities just dropped out of the sky. Not So!
Your Favorite Teacher was…..
Paul wrote, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1
Some things are ‘Caught’ more than ‘Taught’!
Teacher Meets Teacher John 3:1-10 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.
Teacher Meets Teacher This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs…
Teacher Meets Teacher …that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot…
Teacher Meets Teacher …see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb..
Teacher Meets Teacher …and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the…
Teacher Meets Teacher …kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you,
Teacher Meets Teacher …‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and…
Teacher Meets Teacher …where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these things be?”
Teacher Meets Teacher Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things?
The Way of Eternity! Matthew 19:16 “Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”
The Way of Eternity! Jesus modeled a life that understood the values of consequence, virtue, nobility!
The Way of Eternity! Experienced knowledge that offers significant perspective!
The Way of a Life More Abundant! John 10:9-10 “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved…
The Way of a Life More Abundant! “…and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
The Way of a Life More Abundant! …I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”
The Way of a Life More Abundant! Jesus modeled a life that can have depth, purpose & meaning!
The Way of a Life More Abundant! God desires for you a fullness of His presence expressed through joy!
The Way of Intimacy with God! Mark 14:36 “And He said, ‘Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me;
The Way of Intimacy with God! …nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.’”
The Way of Intimacy with God! Jesus modeled a life that can be free from a sense of isolation, alienation, loneliness, failure, shame, guilt…
The Way of Intimacy with God! …fear & judgment!
The Way of Intimacy with God! Nothing stands between you and God except your own rebellion!
CHRIST BASICS ChristTeacher A Way for All! John 3