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    What If We Actually Did Everything Jesus Commanded Us?


     

    Life for many of us today is fragmented, frantic, and confused.  A thousand voices shout to us that it will get better by buying this product, tuning in to this channel, adopting this strategy or that solution.  Even within the church we are deluged by advertisements, special events, and programs.  Was it always like this?  Is there a simpler, saner, healthier approach to life?  Does anyone know this way? 

    Long ago, a band of very ordinary people were attracted to Jesus because embodied a way of living that was clearly better than the way they had.  Jesus called this Way “the kingdom of heaven.”  To those who followed, he taught a set of instructions for walking into it.  He commissioned them to invite others into this life and to teach them everything he had commanded.

    In the years ahead, thousands of people were drawn to Christ’s Way. Those who followed it saw lives and cultures dramatically transformed.  And then the Way became obscured.  It got layered over by add-ons, side-bars, and centuries of distortions and distractions. Christianity became about being slightly nicer, superficially holier, more correct than others.

    Still, however, the ancient Way is there to be found. The truth of Jesus still transforms. The path into the kingdom of God is not easy; but it is so simple that even children can walk it.  The commandments that Jesus gave his followers are the stepping stones into this Life.  During 2011-12, we are going to learn or rediscover them together. Come, walk this Way.
    OUTLINE OF TOPICS COVERED:
    THE WAY OF LIFE

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    Sep 11........ EVERYTHING CHANGED: Obey everything I have commanded
    STUDY GUIDE

    Sep 18........ THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: Be born again
    STUDY GUIDE

    Sep 25........ TURN HERE: Repent
    STUDY GUIDE

    Oct 02........ YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED: Come to me
    STUDY GUIDE

    Oct 09........ WHEELBARROWS IN THE WIND: Believe in me
    STUDY GUIDE

    Oct 15/16.... YODA’S GIFT: Listen to me
    STUDY GUIDE

    Oct 22/23.... THE SOURCE: Remain in me
    STUDY GUIDE

    Oct 29/30.... THE BIGGEST LOSER: Take up your cross and follow me
    STUDY GUIDE

    THE WAY OF FAITH

    Nov 05/06... DARING FAITH: Have radical faith in God
    STUDY GUIDE

    Nov 12/13... PASSIONATE PRAYER: Pray and don’t lose heart
    STUDY GUIDE

    Nov 19/20... GOD IS MY ACCOUNTANT: Pursue heavenly treasure
    STUDY GUIDE

    Nov 24....... NO WORRIES: Trust God’s provision
    NO GUIDE FOR HOLIDAY

    Dec 31/Jan 1 I’LL BE BACK: Be ready for my return
    NO GUIDE FOR HOLIDAY

    THE WAY OF GRACE

    Jan 07/08.... LIVING LAVISHLY: Be very merciful and forgiving
    STUDY GUIDE

    Jan 14/15.... PEACEMAKERS: Work hard at reconciliation
    STUDY GUIDE

    Jan 28/29.... UNNECESSARY ENEMIES: Look for allies not enemies
    NO GUIDE FOR GUEST SPEAKER

    THE WAY OF LOVE

    Jan 21/22.... Jesus Believes It Is Possible
    STUDY GUIDE

    Feb 04/05.... Love God with all your heart
    STUDY GUIDE

    Feb 11/12.... Love God with all your soul
    STUDY GUIDE

    Feb 18/19.... Love God with all your mind
    STUDY GUIDE

    Feb 25/26.... Love God with all your strength
    STUDY GUIDE

    Mar 03/04.... YOU AND I: Love your neighbor as yourself
    STUDY GUIDE

    Mar 10/11.... TILL DEATH DO US PART: Love your spouse
    STUDY GUIDE

    Mar 17/18.... THE GREAT OMISSION: Love the least
    STUDY GUIDE

    Mar 24/25.... I WISH YOU HADN’T SAID THAT: Love your enemies
    STUDY GUIDE

    Mar 31/Apr 1 PALM SUNDAY PAGEANT
    NO GUIDE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE

    Apr 05........ THE FINAL SACRAMENT: Love others as God loves you

    Apr 06........ NEVER FORGET: Remember me

    Apr 07/08.... EASTER
    NO GUIDE FOR HOLIDAY

    THE WAY OF JOY

    Apr 14/15.... 1-OUT-OF-10: Praise God
    STUDY GUIDE

    Apr 21/22.... FULLY DEVOTED: Worship God in spirit and truth
    STUDY GUIDE

    Apr 28/29.... IT’S WORTH IT: Strive for the kingdom
    STUDY GUIDE

    May 05/06... INTO ALL THE WORLD: Preach the good news
    NO STUDY GUIDE - GUEST SPEAKER

    May 12/13... WHO’S WATCHING THE KIDS: Cherish children
    STUDY GUIDE

    THE WAY OF TRUTH

    May 19/20... TRUE: Practice simple integrity

    May 26/27... THIS IS SACRED: Be careful about what you give away

    Jun 02/03.... KEEPING IT REAL: Be an authentic disciple

    Jun 09/10.... PAPARAZZI PEOPLE: Live to please God not others

    Jun 16/17.... TRIGGERS: Get rid of what causes you to sin

    THE WAY OF INFLUENCE

    Jun 23/24.... THE USEFUL LIFE: Be a blessing out there

    Jun 30/Jul 1... CHRIST & CAESAR: Give God and government their due

    Jul 07/08..... HUMBLING UP: Be a servant

    Jul 14/15..... EVERYONE & EVERYWHERE: Go and make disciples of all nation