by Denis Beausejour, Senior Pastor

Series: Total Truth, Total Grace

The Imitation of Christ
Text:  Hebrews 12:2

A. Our mission:

To live like Jesus - loving God and sharing his love with others.
What this mission really means: and the rarity of it.
  
B. The life of Jesus:
 
    1. A contemplative life: prayer and intimacy with God - Mark 1:35
 

    2. A virtuous life: holiness and purity of heart - Matthew 4:1-10
 

    3. A charismatic life: empowered and filled by the Spirit - Luke 4:1, Mark 1:22
 

    4. A compassionate life: social justice and peacemaking - Luke 4:18-19
 

    5. A gospel-proclaiming life: centered in the Word of God - Matthew 28:18-20
 

    6. A life incarnate: offering every detail in loving sacrifice - Philippians 2:6-8
 

C. Developing personal spiritual depth and breadth:
 
    1. How might my expectations limit my spiritual growth?
 

    2. How can I experience more of the King and his Kingdom?
 
 
 
D. Resources for further study and reflection:
 
    1. Streams of Living Water, Richard Foster
 
    2. Devotional Classics, Ed. Richard Foster
 
    3. Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas