Quick Quiz about Jesus:
1.
Jesus was born
in: a) Nazareth; b) Bethlehem; c)Wedgefield.
2.
Jesus’ first
miracle was: a) Healing a blind man; b) Turning water into wine; c) Preaching a
20 minute sermon.
3.
How many
disciples did Jesus have? a) 7; b) 12; c) 11 on offense, and 11 on defense.
You say this quiz is too
easy? Here are more advanced questions:
1.
Jesus said
your relationship to Him could best be determined by: a) Your prayer life; b)
Your treasure; c) Your church attendance.
2.
Will people
who think they are going to heaven actually be there? a) Yes; b) Depends; c) No.
3.
Why should you
try to know Jesus better? a) Get a
better seat in heaven; b) To live in Hope, Generosity, and Power; c) To feel
superior to other people.
Correct answers? In every case: b.
Knowing Jesus is not the
same as knowing Biblical facts. It means
you have a relationship with Him
that leads to spiritual experiences
that change the way you think.
This year, my prayer is
that we as a church will know Jesus
better.
Some of you are
spiritually curious people – I pray you will shift from knowing about Jesus to
having a relationship with Him.
Some of you have a
relationship with Jesus – but you are not living in Hope. That’s because you are not living out your
purpose, the reason God made you. I pray
you find this year.
Some of you have a
relationship with Jesus – but you are not living as an inheritor of spiritual
wealth. You are not looking at the
resources God gave you (your story, your resources, your spiritual gifts) and
learning to share them. This is the year
for you to step up and be generous.
Some of you have a relationship
with Jesus – but you are missing the power of God shaping your life. I pray you will see His power transform you
this year. Let me hear your story; email
your God at work stories to stories@adbc.org.
What will your life be
like on December 31, 2012, if you know Jesus better?
Grace,
Clay
