Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

WALKING WITH JESUS: Relational & IntentionalSteve Poole THEME – Follow me, and I will make you fishers of menTEXT – Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 DISCIPLESHIP IS…1. Discipleship is NOT information transfer, but learning to obediently walk as Jesus walked.2. Discipleship is caught, not taught.3. Discipleship is like spiritual parenting. (1 Corinthians 4:15-17)4. Discipleship is relational and intentional. (Luke 5:27-32)5. Discipleship is our purpose. (Matthew 28:19-20)6. Being a disciple is like being a part of a family. "While loneliness and isolation are unavoidable realitiesof living in this fallen world, relationships give richness and growth to our lives. God created us for connection.Fullness comes to us when we have a solid vertical connection with God and strong horizontal connectionswith others we can pour our love into." ~ Rabbi Sobel NEXT STEPS1. Am I willing to ask God to give me the name of someone who can disciple me? And am I brave enough to ask them to be my spiritual mentor/parent?2. Am