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Are You Following 'The Way'?: Embracing Christian Teachings in Everyday Life

Explore the concept of 'The Way' in Christianity, as taught by John the Baptist and exemplified by Jesus. Discover how early Christians stood out by their preaching, teaching, prayer, service, baptism, and moral integrity. Reflect on whether you are truly following 'The Way' in your actions and choices each day.

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Are You Following 'The Way'?: Embracing Christian Teachings in Everyday Life

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  1. Are You “Of The Way?” Acts 9:2

  2. Are You “Of The Way?” • What is “the Way?” • John the Baptist prepared the way • Matt. 3:1-3, Matt. 21:32 • Jesus was the way • John 14:1-6 • What does it mean to be “of the Way?” • Used by Luke to denote teachings of Christ and His disciples • Acts 19:9, 23, Acts 22:4, Acts 24:14,22 • Simply a term for Christianity and Christians

  3. Are You “Of The Way?” • How would Saul have known if an individual was “of the Way?” • There must have been a way to recognize these Christians. • What were these individuals doing to stand out? • Are we standing out among the world? • Would we have caught Saul’s attention? • How long would it have taken?

  4. Are You “Of The Way?” • What were they doing to stand out? • Preaching/Teaching to Everyone • Common people (Acts 3:12-26, 5:25, 8:4-5) • Ruler/Elders Scribes (Acts 4:8-12, Acts 7:1-53) • Preaching/Teaching Boldly • Peter and John (Acts 4:13, 5:29-32) • Stephen (Acts 7:1-53) • Others (Acts 4:31) • Preaching/Teaching Constantly • Apostles (Acts 5:42)

  5. Are You “Of The Way?” • What were they doing to stand out? • Praying • Acts 4:23-31 • Serving Others and Sharing in all things • Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37, 6:1-7 • Baptizing People into Christ • Acts 2:38-41, 8:26-40 • Confronting Sin • Acts 8:20-23

  6. Are You “Of The Way?” • Are you “of the Way” or are you getting in the way? • No middle ground • Matt. 12:30, Matt.6:24 Am I displaying Christianity in my life everyday?

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