Following Jesus - Life Lessons

“And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit 2 Corinthians 3:18

"There is no one who always does what is right, not even one’. ‘All have sinned and are not good enough for God’s glory…" Romans 3

"He was being carefully watched." Luke 14:1

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Romans 12:2a

"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath? "If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out? "And they had nothing to say." Luke 14:3,5-6

DO THE RIGHT THING

"Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath." Matthew 12:12

"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath." Mark 2:27

HUMILITY

"When He (Jesus) noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, He told them this parable: When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 14:7-11

"So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!" 1 Corinthians 10:12

"God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." James 4:6

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love." Ephesians 4:2

GENEROSITY

"Jesus said to His host, ‘When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.’" Luke 14:12-14

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5

"And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability." 2 Corinthians 8:1-3

As the world watches, may they see Jesus in us!