Brand New - Week 3

July 25, 2021

Notes

Brand New - Week 3

Why Should We Change to the Jesus Model?


The Jesus Model

  1. Brand New Covenant

    Hebrews 10:8-10

  2. Brand New Command

    John 13:34-35

  3. Brand New Ethic

    John 13:34b

    What does love require of me?

  4. Brand New Movement

    John 13:35a

    The movement that began with 12 disciples now has 2.4 billion followers.


Why Should We Change to the Jesus Model?

  1. The change was prophesied 700 years in advance.

    Jeremiah 31:33b-34

  2. Jesus himself initiated the change.

    John 1:1-2,14

    John 1:16-17

    Luke 22:19-20

  3. The change was triggered by a physical act of God.

    Luke 23:45-46

    2 Corinthians 3:14b-18a

  4. The change was confirmed by the Apostles. 

    2 Corinthians 3:5-6

  5. The change was necessary.

    • The Temple Model

      1. Religion and Ritual

      2. 613 Commands

      3. Insufficient Solution

      4. Focus on Sin Management

    • Jesus Model

      1. Relationship

      2. Single Command

      3. Final Solution

      4. Focus on Mission

  6. The change is missional, and we are part of the mission.

    2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Discussion Guide

Use these questions to reflect on this week's message as a family or group.

  1. Quick Review: The Temple Model was described as 1) A Sacred Place, 2) A Sacred _________, 3) A _________ Text, and 4) Sincere _________.

  2. The New Covenant is in Jesus. Read Hebrews 10:1-10 and reflect on the words of Jesus and the writer of Hebrews. Why was it necessary for Jesus to die for our sins?

  3. Read Luke 23:45-46 and 2 Corinthians 3:15-18. What is the significance of the tearing of the veil?

  4. The leaders of the early church embraced the new covenant. Read 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 and describe the new covenant that the Apostles were teaching.

  5. The original followers of Jesus embraced the “New Ethic” that launched a “New Movement.” What would happen on the Eastern Shore if we totally embraced the “New Ethic”? Pray today that our BayLife family will embrace this new ethic and see God do incredible things!

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