You’re invited!

Six invitations

From Christ

Six Invitations of Christ

Matthew 4:17 – R epent Mark 1:15 – B elieve

Matthew 4:19 – F ollow John 14:15 – L ove

Matthew 28:19 – G o Matthew 28:20 – T each

Where Are You?Skeptic Calloused heart, deaf ears,

closed eyes Matt. 13:15

Seeker Ready heart, open ears, questions

John 1:35-39

Believer Seeds begin to germinate, shallow soil, little or no roots

Matthew 13:5,6

Follower Beginning to push through the soil, struggling with thorns

Matthew 13:7

Friend Good soil, obedient to Christ, producing fruit.

II Thess. 1:3,4

Disciple Good soil, fruit, harvest, influence, reflecting Christ

Matthew 13:8

The Next Step

Skeptic Repent, Believe Matthew 11:20

Seeker Repent, Believe Mark 1:15

Believer Follow Matthew 4:19

Follower Deny; Trust, Obey, Love

Matthew 16:24

Friend Love, Obey, Go John 14:15

Disciple Teach others Matthew 28:19,20

Growth BarriersSkeptic Lack of spiritual understanding Matthew 13:19

Seeker No clear presentation or invitation of the Gospel Romans 10:14

Believer Lack of “root”, testing, troubles, persecution

Matt 13:20,21

Follower Thorns, worries, doubt, pursuit of wealth or comfort

Mark 4:18,19

Friend Complacency, fear, pride, lack of vision, ill-equipped

Matthew 9:37

Disciple Complacency, fear, pride, lack of vision, ill-equipped

Galatians 6:9

Spiritual NeedSkeptic Loving, praying, patient

friend. A personal change of mind, led by the Holy Spirit

Mark 9:29

Seeker Clear presentation and invitation to receive and believe

John 1:12

Believer Knowledge, teaching, prayer, faithful companion, roots

Colossians 2:6,7

Follower Endurance, relationships, accountability, perseverance I Peter 1:7

Friend Obedience, empowerment, equipping, encouragement

Ephesians 4:12

Disciple Faithfulness, humility, reliable people.

II Timothy 2:2

SUMMARYSkeptic Presented with the gospel

they do not believe. John 12:37

Seeker Questioning with a desire to learn more. John 9:36

Believer Presented with the gospel, they believe.

John 9:38

Follower Growing in faith and love, deepening roots and knowledge, yet strugglins

John 13:35

Friend Obedient love for Christ and others, need accountability

John 15:14

Disciple Reflecting Christ, fruitful Colossians 1:5,6