We exist to see a city connected with God
Friends love Jesus
Followers live for Jesus
2 Corinthians 5:17 Anyone who is joined to Christ is a new being; the old is gone, the new has come. 18 All this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also. 19 Our message is that God was making all human beings his friends through Christ. God did not keep an account of their sins, and he has given us the message which tells how he makes them his friends. Good News Translation
Friends…
· Interact (Worship/Bible)
· Enrich
· Support (Prayer)
· Inspire
Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. New King James Version
Friends…
· Can be casual
· Have their own lives
· Have other friends & family
Friends love Jesus
Followers live for Jesus
Follower: a person who tirelessly attaches themselves to the teaching and beliefs of another giving them their wholehearted loyalty and support while helping them spread their teachings to others.
Followers…
Will forsake anything
Luke 14:33 “Simply put, if you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can’t be my disciple. Message Bible
Followers…
Will spread the message
Matthew 4:18 Walking along the beach of Lake Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers: Simon (later called Peter) and Andrew. They were fishing, throwing their nets into the lake. It was their regular work. 19 Jesus said to them, “Come with me. I’ll make a new kind of fisherman out of you. I’ll show you how to catch men and women instead of perch and bass.” 20 They didn’t ask questions, but simply dropped their nets and followed. Message Bible
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