bringing faith to lifeWeek 1

Why?

the purpose

Jesus said

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

John 10:10

our journey outline

bringing faith to life

1. Why?2. Daily3. Weekly4. Family5. Forever

Our journey outline

video guests each week

fellow travellers

• exchange names• what is the best journey you have ever made?

bringing faith to lifeWeek 1

Why?

Psalm 111

Praise the LORD!

I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

Great are the works of the LORD,studied by all who delight in them.

Full of honour and majesty is his work,and his righteousness endures forever.

Psalm 111

He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the LORD is gracious and merciful.

He provides food for those who fear him;he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.

Psalm 111

The works of his hands are faithful and just;

all his precepts are trustworthy.

They are established forever and ever,to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

He sent redemption to his people;he has commanded his covenant forever.Holy and awesome is his name.

Psalm 111

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;

all those who practice it have a good understanding.

His praise endures forever.

Why?

• what areas of life of your life might be changed by your faith?

• what sort of differences might faith make?

Jesus speaks

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him.

Jesus speaks

Mark 1:14-20

• what moves the four men to respond?

• how do you think they feel?

Rob Bell – Nooma: Dust 15 minutes

Responding to Jesus our guide

• in what way has Jesus called you to be his disciple?• is it right to think of him as our guide?• what does that mean for you and your life?

Responding to Jesus our guide

• in what way has Jesus called you to be his disciple?• is it right to think of him as our guide?• what does that mean for you and your life?

• how do you feel about Jesus’ call to follow: duty, adventure, fear, obligation, joy, uncertainty or what?

Responding to Jesus our guide

pros & cons

• write on a green sticky note each good thing about prioritising following Jesus

• write on a red sticky note each difficult or unwanted thing about putting Jesus first

God speaks

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jer 29:11-13

why bring faith to life?• there is no real life outside of God• Jesus’ view allows us to see right• the challenge, comfort, love and joy of life lived in all its fullness• the joy of life with God

Listening out for our guide

A prayer: how often might you pray it?

Creating and loving God,You long for me to live as your child.By the power of your Spirit,and the example of your Son,help me find life in all its fullnessas I seek to live your way today. Amen.

Closing prayer

Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Lead us not into temptationbut deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power,and the glory are yoursnow and for ever.Amen.