TexT: John 6 SOME FOLLOW FOR THE BLESSINGS (v. 1-15) Jesus gave a sign of His divinity by multiplying the bread and fish. They perceived him as a prophet, but their real motivation was based on their flesh. (Just looking for the provision of God for our fleshly needs) Jesus answered them and said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were fille

What it takes to follow God Text: Deuteronomy 10:10-22 The Occasion After the tablets were written a second time by the hand of God. Moses stayed on the mountain with God for forty days and nights. Moses was given God’s message for Israel What the Lord God REQUIRES (v. 12-13) Fear the Lord Walk in all His ways Love Him Serve the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul Keep His commands and statutes IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THIS IS NOT NEW INFO

Text: John 18:1-27 & Mark 14:43-72 FOLLOWING CLOSELY ADVANTAGES: Always in the presence of Jesus Easy to hear His voice You will be identified with Jesus RISKS: Potentially receiving the same treatment as Jesus Greater likelihood of persecution You may be identified with Jesus Footnotes: John 18:10-11 “Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. So Jesus said to Peter, “Put

Text: Luke 4:14-22 What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus Christ? Followers will Continue the Mission and Ministry of their Leader The Ministry of Jesus (from Luke 4 & Quoting Isaiah 61:1-2) TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR To refresh the distressed and make them glad by sharing good news TO PROCLAIM RELEASE TO THE CAPTIVES To deliver to freedom and set loose those held as prisoners by another (as Prisoners of war TO