You Said Yes

You said yes to Jesus and we are so proud of you. This is a long journey and one thing is for sure…you can’t do this alone! We all need help.

Here are some practical steps and resources for the journey.

Saying yes to Jesus is a big deal! Here is what that really means…

Becoming more like Jesus is a process. God does the heavy lifting, but we can partner with Him in the work He’s doing. And for the rest of our journey together, we’re going to look at three ways we can do that:

Becoming more like Jesus is a process. God does the heavy lifting, but we can partner with Him in the work He’s doing. And for the rest of our journey together, we’re going to look at three ways we can do that:

Who is the Holy Spirit, and how does He guide us? Do we have to act really spiritual to get the Spirit’s attention? Jesus promised something different.

The main topic we’re exploring today is baptism. Baptism is a public way Jesus followers declare their decision to follow Jesus.

How do you get to know someone? Most of us get to know a new friend by asking questions, spending time together, and sharing meaningful stories from our lives.

Deciding to follow Jesus is a big decision, and it’s probably stirred up some new ideas, questions, and perhaps doubts. That’s okay. Remember, following Jesus is a lifelong journey, so we don’t need to have all the mysteries of faith figured out after one week.

With all of that in mind—how are you doing?

Welcome to week two of our three-week journey (or week four, or five, or however long it takes you)! Last week, we discovered that being a Christian begins with a choice
to accept God’s gift of forgiveness, followed by a lifelong process of becoming more like Jesus.

Now, you might be wondering: What does it actually look like to become more like Jesus?

Is it even possible to become more like Jesus?

To Jesus, the Bible was so much more than words on a page. That’s because God shaped the Bible to show followers of Jesus how to live and love across generations. But how do we use it? After all, it’s a massive book full of ancient poetry, songs, history, laws, and letters.

Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. The Bible tells us on multiple occasions, Jesus stayed up all night to pray. Why? He’s God, right? Why does He need to pray?

Throughout His ministry, Jesus surrounded Himself with people who could encourage Him, pray for Him, and support Him. Yes, Jesus was their Savior, but He was also their friend.

What happens when you join a group of Jesus followers, learn Scripture, pray to God, and build life-changing relationships? Worship.

Do you ever want to do something even though you know it’s wrong?

For three years, everything about Jesus’ life was uncomfortable. He shared uncomfortable truths with people in power, endured daily attacks from His critics, and regularly heard about plots to kill Him. But early in His story, He received an offer to skip past all the suffering and take an easier route.

Do you ever feel anxious about everything going on during the week? Or do you wish you had more time for the people in your life? If so, you’re in good company. Life often seems to demand for us to be busy. But Jesus invites us to a different (and better) way of living.

Check out this surprising passage from the life of Jesus:

Welcome to the final week of our journey!

Last week, we started some spiritual practices to help us live the way Jesus lived. We witnessed how His mindsets, practices, and habits made way for His ministry. This week, we’ll explore how Jesus loved. In other words, how did Jesus relate to other people? How did He make people feel? And How did He use His words and actions to accomplish His purpose?

Have you ever felt “at home” in a place that wasn’t your home? Maybe you get that feeling in a church, coffee shop, or at a friend’s house. Or you might feel at home with a family member or friend.

In the months leading up to Jesus’ ministry, rumors spread about the coming Savior of the world. People had lots of opinions about what He’d be like, so they went to Jesus’ cousin for answers.

Many wanted to know how they could get ready for the Savior’s arrival. John the Baptist told them this:

Today, let’s talk about a skill Jesus shows us in the Bible that’s easy to overlook. On the surface, it seems ordinary. But it’s actually one of the most important ways we can love like Jesus.

Jesus is brilliant at noticing needs.

Forgiveness is a big deal to God. He loves to forgive. That’s why, throughout the Bible, God generously offers forgiveness and second chances to all kinds of people.

On the last day of Jesus’ ministry, He left His disciples with some parting words:

... “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

You’re almost finished with this course, but your story is just beginning. We’re so proud of you for going through this journey. Today, we’d like to share these words from an early Jesus follower named Paul.

Congratulations! You have finished this online course. This is only the beginning here are some practical next steps for you to take to begin living your new life of faith.

You Said Yes!

Now let someone from One Chapel know you finished the course. A pastor will reach out to you shortly.