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Welcome! NSD Vibrant Disciples

As part of the Seventh-day Adventist movement, a disciple of Jesus Christ is one who is growing in an authentic relationship with God and others. This commitment involves reaching forward, following God through daily spiritual practices, serving the church and community, and reproducing the discipleship journey in others.

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Welcome! NSD Vibrant Disciples

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  1. Welcome!NSD Vibrant Disciples Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  2. Disciples: Following Jesus

  3. Reaching FORWARD! As a part of the Seventh-day Adventist movement, and recognizing our prophetic role in history, a disciple of Jesus Christ is one who is growing in an authentic relationship with God and others. I will commit to:

  4. Reaching FORWARD! Following God through daily spiritual practices Opening myself to God by participating in regular corporate worship Returning time, talents, and resources to God Willingly serve my local church and community in the context of my spiritual gifts Anticipating spiritual growth in others by being in genuine relationships Reproducing the discipleship journey in others through the power of the Holy Spirit Developing in my life of faith as evidenced by the fruits of the Spirit

  5. Following God Through Daily Spiritual Practices

  6. Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  7. The Experience of Salvation In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God. Led by the Holy Spirit we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith

  8. The Experience of Salvation in Jesus as Lord and Christ, as Substitute and Example. This faith which receives salvation comes through the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God's grace. Through Christ we are justified, adopted as God's sons and daughters, and delivered from the

  9. The Experience of Salvation lordship of sin. Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified; the Spirit renews our minds, writes God's law of love in our hearts, and we are given the power to live a holy life. Abiding in Him we become partakers of the divine nature and have the assurance of salvation now and in the judgment.

  10. Come to Me Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  11. An average person's anxiety is focused on: 40% -- things that will never happen 30% -- things about the past that can't be changed 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue 10% -- about health, which gets worse with stress 8% -- about real problems that will be faced Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  12. Isaiah 30:15 "In repentance and rest you will be saved,In quietness and trust is your strength." Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  13. “Many who profess to be His followers have an anxious, troubled heart, because they are afraid to trust themselves with God.”Desire of Ages p330 Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  14. Matthew 11:29 “Take My yoke upon you…” Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  15. Come to Me • Take My yoke Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  16. “When our will is swallowed up in the will of God, and we use His gifts to bless others, we shall find life’s burden light.”Desire of Ages p331 Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  17. “Those who accept the one principle of making the service and honor of God supreme will find perplexities vanish and a plain path for their feet.” Desire of Ages p 330 Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  18. Matthew 11:29 “Learn from Me…” Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  19. Come to Me • Take My yoke • Learn of Me Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  20. Spiritual Practices • Reading God’s Word • Prayer • Prayer journal • Prayer list of answered prayers • Meditation on God’s Word • Read God’s Word out loud • Look for divine appointments

  21. Spiritual Practices • Worship • Silence • Fasting • Memorize God’s Word • Write a thank you letter to God • Take a walk with God • Give away personal items • Do a service project

  22. Matthew 11:29-30 “You will find rest for your souls” Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  23. Come to Me • Take My yoke • Learn of Me • You will find rest Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  24. Psalm 46:10 “Cease striving and know that I Am God” “Be still and know…” Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  25. Knowing Jesus Better Every Day

  26. “I am sure of heaven, because I am sure of Him.”

  27. Let’s take a moment with Activity Sheet #1: Spiritual Journaling We will spend 20 minutes reading through the instructions and writing our first entry in the journal. Knowing Jesus Better Everyday

  28. Take My Life Take my life and let it be, Consecrated, Lord, to Thee, Take my hands, and let them move. At the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love.

  29. Take My Life Take my feet and let it be, Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King, Always, only, for my King.

  30. Take My Life Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold.

  31. Take My Life Take my will and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart it is Thine own! It shall be Thy royal throne, It shall be Thy royal throne.

  32. Take My Life Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will be, Ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee.

  33. Following God Through Daily Spiritual Practices

  34. Disciples: Following Jesus

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