In this eight-session video Bible study (DVD/digital downloads sold separately), pastor and author Randy Frazee explains that our spiritual transformation involves not only thinking and acting like Jesus but also allowing those thoughts and behaviors to shape our attitudes. As we do this, we experience a new way of looking at the world and discover an inner strength that allows us to remain steadfast, secure, and solid in the face of any circumstance. We also discover a new desire to serve others . . . which, in turn, draws them to the love of Christ. We know we are becoming like Jesus when we possess these attributes:
I have a deep love for God and for the other people in my life.
I have inner contentment in spite of my circumstances and understand my purpose in life.
I have freedom from anxiety because I am at peace with God, others, and myself.
I have experienced the power, through Christ, to control my thoughts and behaviors.
I have patience in the unavoidable pressures of life and am slow to anger.
I have the desire to be kind and good in my relationships with others.
I have established a good name with God and others based on my loyalty to those relationships.
I have become thoughtful, considerate, and calm in my dealings with others. Grounded in carefully selected scripture, Be Like Jesus is a churchwide discipleship program that will take you on a journey to become more like Jesus in your behaviors. This revised study, adapted from Part 3 of the Believe churchwide study, includes an updated video study and new content and questions adapted from the existing Believe Study Guide and Think, Act, Be Like Jesus by Randy Frazee.
SESSIONS
Love Joy Peace Self-Control Patience Kindness / Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Designed for use with the Be Like Jesus Video Study (sold separately).
Randy Frazee is the lead teaching pastor at Westside Family Church in Kansas City. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, and a leader and innovator in Bible engagement, spiritual formation and biblical community. Randy is the architect of The Story and BELIEVE church engagement campaigns as well as the author of His Mighty Strength; Think, Act, Be Like Jesus; What Happens After You Die; The Connecting Church; Making Room for Life; and the coauthor of Real Simplicity with his wife of 40 years, Rozanne.
Easy to facilitate material but it asks participants to go very deep and to be super transparent with their journey. Takes a close group for the conversation to get started and to keep moving.