Alva Baptist Church

Acts 20 Grace and Love Part 6

LoveWorks

"Connected" The Magi Disciples (Introductory remarks)

a swimming-->snorkelling-->Scuba-diving metaphor

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 1

The Magi are a key part of the Christmas story.

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 2

All the examples of your faith,
lived-out throughout your life,
identify you, to those who will need a frame of reference,
when God calls them to faith.

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 3

Matthew 2:9-11 The miracle of the star which the Magi followed.
The location of the Christ.
The age of the child that was visited.
Worship of Christ the King.

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 4

In the Magi disciples, we see 'discipline': a commitment to three things...

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 5

Disciples train in spiritual disciplines in order to know God and grow in His love.

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 6

Jesus taught us to commit ENTIRELY to God

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 7

God declares His plan; 
and calls us to seek HIM; 
and promises to direct us, personally.

"Connected" The Magi Disciples Part 8

Jesus Himself made a great promise, to any middle-of-the-road church, if we will open ourselves anew to answer His call to discipleship.