The Growth Guide: Learning to Be a Modern Disciple of Jesus

In Matthew 4:18-22, Jesus calls his first disciples. In some ways, Peter and Andrew, James and John and the rest had it a little easier. They were direct disciples, with an audible command to follow, and a simpler duty to just go where Jesus went and listen to what he taught. They could ask clarifying questions, get feedback from him, etc. However, they had to literally leave their nets. But we, too, are called to follow, but without that literal, physical call to follow a Jesus we can see. So what do we do? How do we "follow". Well, it means learning the lifestyle Jesus taught, then working individually and as a church community to change our lives and communities to match his plan. Are you willing to take your next step? This sermon introduces the Growth Guide, a tool that will become a part of the culture of First Reformed as we learn how to follow Jesus in our day and time.