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The greatest adventure in life is found in following Jesus. Jesus’ simple injunction to those he wanted to join him in his mission was “Follow me”. He calls a young fisherman, Philip (John 1:43), he calls two brothers Simon (Peter) and Andrew with the same words (Mark 1:16-18), likewise a local tax collector, Levi (Luke 5:27), and a growing team of disciples. After following him for three years, Peter and the other disciples fall away from him, or deny him during the events surrounding his unfair trial and execution on the cross. However, after rising from the dead Jesus renews his calling on their lives with the same compelling words “FOLLOW ME” (John 21:19). Following Jesus encompasses every aspect of our lives. It is a sacred romance, a lifetime’s commitment, an amazing apprenticeship. Jesus is our inspiration. We see in his earthly life, recorded in the gospels, a man of compassion, wisdom, insight, supernatural power, humility, bravery, enthusiasm, integrity and self-sacrificial love. He is the greatest role-model. I have called this framework of material “FOLLOWING JESUS – Developing Kingdom Christians”. It will help you to get into a dynamic relationship with Jesus, lay hold of his vision and values, and use your life to impact the world.

In studying the bible, particularly focussing on the life of Jesus, six areas emerge that can help us get hold of what it means to be an authentic follower of him today. I have called these six – God’s Gateways, Dynamic Devotions, Character Building, Personal Witness, Covenant Community, and Kingdom Adventure. They describe firm foundations for our faith and give us areas to explore as we engage in the great adventure of following Jesus. As we do so we can develop into the people God created us to be; “Kingdom Christians” fulfilling our destiny and potential.

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