Being good is not enough#insideoutCopyright Simon G. Harris 2013Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission

None of us are good enoughthats why Jesus died!John 14:6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father except through me.

The Goal to be like JesusRomans 8:29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. We predominantly think CHARACTER

The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTERMatthew 5:21-22You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, ... but I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.

The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTERMatthew 5:27-28"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Character is a change of heart

The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTERLuke 6:45The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. Character is a change of heart

The Goal (i) be like Jesus in CHARACTERMark 10:42-43Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMatthew 4:19"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMark 6:7Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMatthew 14:16Jesus replied, "They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat." To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMatthew 17:17"O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me." To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMark 4:40He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusMatthew 28:18-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything ..To carry on what he started

The Goal (ii) be COMPETENT in the things of JesusJohn 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. To carry on what he started

Jesus BELIEVES in YOU! John 15:16You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruitfruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. To carry on what he started

What are the things (competencies) that the disciples needed to learn to carry on what Jesus started?

Learning ...(i) to pass it onMatthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

Learning ...(ii) where to investLuke 10:5-6"When you enter a house, first say, 'Peace to this house.' If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.

Learning ...(iii) to grow & sustain faithMark 4:40He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

Learning ...(iv) to hear God speakJohn 10:4When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

Learning ...(v) to pray for peopleMatthew 17:17"O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied, "how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me."

Learning ...(vi) to build communityActs 2:44All the believers were together and had everything in common.

What competency might you need to develop to nudge you closer to being like Jesus?