
Then they arrived at the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. As he stepped out on shore, a man from the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had not worn any clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him, shouting, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me,” for Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many times it had seized him; he was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the wilds.) Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered him. —Luke 8:26-30
Ministry requires an apprenticeship
First: As Christians we want to become like
Second: Becoming like Jesus is a process that forms us
Third: To be successful we must follow “a
The apprenticeship pattern found in the Gospels:
Three Losing Strategies (Comer)
- The “
An apprenticeship process
Jesus’ ministry happens in
Jesus’ ministry is done in
Jesus’ ministry is
Jesus’ ministry is always met with
Jesus’ ministry is
Even the disciples didn’t get it right
How do you start?
Start with
Take the blessing you have received and
Gratitude + Apprenticeship =
Action Steps
Spend time every day
Find one opportunity every day to be
My additional notes: