At Redeemer Community Church we’ve identified seven practices of a disciple of Jesus that we hope to be true of each one of us in increasing measure. These are not practices we pursue for God’s love (we cannot earn nor deserve the love of God), but rather from God’s love poured out on us through the gospel of Jesus.

Here are just a few verses to remind us of God’s love for us:

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10

So, for example: one of our seven practices of a disciple is Seek God. We read the Bible, we pray, we worship, not so that God will love us. Through the gospel He already loves us! Therefore, from God’s love we read the Bible, we pray, we worship, so that we can enjoy fellowship with our heavenly Father and grow in Him.

Here are the seven:

• Seek God
• Love Others
• Pursue Holiness
• Serve the Church
• Steward Your Resources
• Share the Gospel
• Multiply Disciples.

As I venture back into blogging, I think one road I’ll travel is these seven characteristics. Maybe a quote here, my reflections there; a good article here, or a powerful sermon there. It’s my hope that you’ll be encouraged and equipped to go harder after Jesus by what you find.