A Life worth Following part 2 ( 1 Cor 11:1)
1 Cor 11:1 Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ
Three are three key issues here in this verse.
First, the quality of Paul’s life, the worthiness to be followed.
Second, there is a deliberate invitation. “Follow me”
Third, it was Christ that he was following and inviting others to follow. Jesus first
1 Cor 1:8-9
Why did Paul have to go through such suffering? ______________________________________________
So, how can we respond to this command of Paul’s? Follow me as I follow Christ?
Let’s take our three key issues and flip them.
- Start with a focus on following Christ with everything we have. Jesus first
- Live a life worth following
- Invite someone to follow you. Be deliberate
What would make our life more compelling to follow?
- Take more _________________for the kingdom
- Make ________________________________
- Ask__________________________________
What is Jesus inviting me to do differently to live a life worth following____________________________
Is there someone Jesus is asking you to invite to follow you?_____________________________________
Is there someone Jesus is asking you to follow?________________________________________________
Is comfort hindering your growth in becoming more like Jesus?___________________________________