Grace Church

Are You a Fan of Jesus or a True Follower | Follow Me - Week 2

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disciple = mathetes = learner = apprentice   Big Idea: Following Jesus doesn't just change what you do. It changes what you're made of.   1. The man who took a seat in the shadows. Nicodemus (John 3:1-3).   2. The Woman who Took a Seat at the feet of Jesus: Mary (Luke 10:38-42) 3. Fans Confuse Behavior Modification for True Transformation.  Micro-Skill #1: Start with Five Minutes. Micro-Skill #2: Find Your Chair.Micro-Skill #3: PRAY to Encounter Jesus.  P = Praise. Start by telling God who he is. Before you ask for anything, remember who you're talking to. What's true about his character?  R = Repent. Come honest. Where have you been running on your own power? Where have you shut him out? You don't clean up before you sit down.  A = Ask. Bring your needs. Physical, relational, spiritual. But notice where this comes in the order. You're not leading with your wish list.  Y = Yield. Stop talking. Start listening. Open your hands and say, God, I've told you what I want. Now I want to hear what you want. And then