
Picture of Jesus Revolution:
“The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.” —Jesus, Luke 19.10
Luke 15—Lost and Found
Great Commision
“Go and make disciples of all nations.” —Jesus, Matthew 28.19
Big Rocks
Discipleship—Following Jesus
Belonging in Authentic Community
Practicing Sacrificial Generosity
Serving in Ministry
Evangelism—Sharing Jesus
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” —Jesus, Mark 10.13
“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” —Jesus, Matthew 18:5
Millstone:
Millstones
“[Young people] think they know everything, and are always quite sure about it.” —Aristotle, 4th Century B.C.
“We defy anyone who goes about with his eyes open to deny that there is, as never before, an attitude on the part of young folk which is best described as grossly thoughtless, rude, and utterly selfish.” —The Conduct of Young People, Hull Daily Mail, 1925.
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” —Paul, Ephesians 6.4
“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” —Paul, Colossians 3.21
Millstones
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“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” —Jesus, Matthew 19.26
Keep Hope Alive!
Your child is
“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!” —Jesus, Matthew 7.11
God is still turning hearts and lives of prodigals.
Asbury Revival:
“IF my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” —2nd Chronicles 7.14
Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you? —Psalms 85:6