This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey

         A Preacher and a Baptism 

               Mark 1:9-11 (NASB)

          IN JESUS’ BAPTISM HE:

1. IDENTIFIED WITH OUR HUMANITY.

“In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by

John in the Jordan.” Mark 1:9 (NASB)

2. WAS IDENTIFIED BY GOD.

“Immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening,

and the Spirit like a dove descending upon Him: and a voice came

out of the heavens: ‘You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.’ ”

Mark 1:10-11(NASB)

3. BEGAN HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY.

“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 is near. Repent and believe the good news!’ ” Mark 1:14-15 (NIV)

                   IN OUR BAPTISM WE

1. PROCLAIM

“Jesus said to His followers, ‘Go everywhere in the world, and tell the

Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15 (NCV)

2. EMPOWER

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in

the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:10 (NLT)

3. CARE

“I was hungry, and you fed Me. I was thirsty, and you gave Me a drink.

I was a stranger, and you invited Me into your home. I was naked,

and you gave Me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for Me. I was in

prison, and you visited Me.” Matthew 5:35-36 (NLT)

Q-4 – WHERE ARE WE GOING?

John 17:18 (NLT) Acts 1:8 (NIV)

TO

1. THE DAMASCUS ROAD          Acts 9

“As he was nearing Damascus on this mission, a brilliant light from heaven suddenly beamed down on him! He fell to the ground and heard a voice….” Acts 9:3-4a (NLT)

“What this means is that those who become Christians become new persons. They are not the same anymore, for the old life is gone. A new life has begun!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)

CONVERSION

2. THE JERUSALEM ROAD         Luke 9

“As the time drew near for His return to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51 (NLT)

“But Jesus told him, ‘Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.’ ” Luke 9:62 (NLT)

COMMITMENT

3. THE JERICHO ROAD                Luke 10

“… ‘A Jewish man was traveling on a trip from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits, They stripped him of his clothes and money, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road.’ ” Luke 10:30

“Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw a man, he felt deep pity. Kneeling beside him,….”  Luke 10:33-34a (NLT)

COMPASSION

4. THE EMMAUS ROAD                Luke 24

“That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles out of Jerusalem… Suddenly, Jesus Himself came along and joined them and began walking beside them.” Luke 24:13 & 15 (NLT)

“They said to each other, ‘Didn’t our hearts feel strangely warm as He talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?’ ” Luke 24:32 (NLT)

COMPANIONSHIP

Q-3 WHAT WILL GUIDE US?

Luke 23:32-34 (NIV)

OUR GUIDE

1. THE MASTER_______________

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 (NIV)

2. THE CROSS________________

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NIV)

3. THE MISSION_______________

“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 (NIV)

THE MOTIVATION

1. OUR MINDSET______________ Philippians 2

“In your lives you must think and act like Christ Jesus. Christ Himself was like God in everything. But He did not think that being equal with God was something to be used for His own benefit.” Philippians 2:5-6 (NCV)

2. OUR OPENNESS____________ 1 Corinthians 9

“When I am with the Jews, I become one of them so that I can bring them to Christ. When I am with those who follow Jewish laws, I do the same…. Gentiles… oppressed… Yes, I try to find common ground with everyone so that I might bring them to Christ.” 1 Corinthians 9:20-22 (NLT)

3. OUR WILLINGNESS__________ Acts 10:1-48

“The Jewish believers who came with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out upon the Gentiles, too.” Acts 10:45 (NLT)

Q-2 WHY ARE WE HERE?

Acts 2:46-47 (NLT)

TO:

1. REPRESENT

“They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord’s Supper and in prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.” Acts 2:42-43 (NLT)

2. ACCEPT

“And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had.” Acts 2:44 (NLT)

3. INITIATE

“They sold their possessions and shared the proceeds with those in need.” Acts 2:45 (NLT)

4. ILLUMINATE

“They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.” Acts 2:46 (NLT)

5. GROW

“… all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47 (NLT)

Grow, Pray and Study:

Matthew 5:13-25, 1 Peter 5:14, Acts 2:1-47