Big Idea: We follow Jesus by growing together to become more like Jesus.

What does it mean to grow?

Following Jesus Together

Connect – Grow – Go

            Luke 2:52

How do we grow to become more like Jesus?

• We grow in our knowledge of God and the scriptures.God has continually been revealing himself to all of creation from the beginning. This revelation is seen through the beauty and complexity of creation itself, through Jesus, and through the scriptures.

  Exodus 34:6-7

  2 Peter 3:18

  The goal isn’t to understand God - it’s to know him and to be known by him.

• We grow in our love for God and neighbor.The goal of growing in our knowledge for God should always lead us to grow in our love to God.

  1 Corinthians 13:1-3

  When we grow in love, we reflect God’s love to the world around us.

  John 13:35

• We grow in our obedience to God and his will.The goal of growing in our love for God should always lead us to grow in our obedience to God.

  John 14:15

  1 Samuel 15:22

  Psalm 51:17

  To obey is to repent of sin.

  Matthew 4:17

  To obey is to take a step of faith.

Message questions will resume September 7th