Series: Who’s Your One Finding Your One
Matthew 4:18-22 & Luke 15:1-7
The word “Christian” is only found three times in the New Testament.
Early believers self-identified as followers or disciples.
The concept of discipleship was familiar to Jesus’ audience.
Matthew 4:18-28 the initial call
Jesus chooses disciples; not we Him.
God is not looking for A listers to fill his roster. He is looking for people who will be faithful to the task.
Believers are asked to participate in two tasks:
1) following Jesus and 2) bringing people to Jesus.
a faithful follower
Œ actively participates in bringing people to Christ
leverages relationships for the gospel
Most people come to Christ through a personal relationship.
Ž invests in individuals and expects God to save them
Luke 15:1-7
The lost sheep is about God’s love for lost people.
· You seek who you value.
· You seek who you love.
Who is your one? ________________
the 30-day challenge
1. Pray for your one.
God wills to work through willing intercessors. In His sovereignty, God has not called us
to watch history, but to shape history.
David Platt
When we pray, God responds.
2. Invite your one to your home or to church.
3. Share the gospel with your one.