Pastor Andy Cass
At Echo, we engage in profound weekly surrender prayer . Throughout this message series, our goal is to dissect the surrender prayer line by line and even word by word, aiming to provide greater clarity and understanding of the declarations we make.
TEXT:
Matthew 4:18-22; Matthew 5-9; Mark 5:18,19
NOTES:
We Follow first, Grasp second
We Follow first, Grow third
We Follow first, Go Forth
Follow First: A Lifelong Road Map // Matthew 5-7"
Blessed are you (Matthew 5:1-12): Understand what matters to God.
Be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16): Understand the importance of being blessed by being a source of light and goodness to others.
Grace in Jesus, but leading by the law (Matthew 5:17-20): Embrace God's grace while also adhering to His moral principles.
Forgiveness and Reconciliation (Matthew 5:21-26): Focus on forgiving others and seeking reconciliation.
Purity (Matthew 5:27-30): Strive for purity in heart, thoughts, and actions.
Commitment and Marriage (Matthew 5:31-32): Understand the significance of commitment in relationships.
Yes be Yes and No be no (Matthew 5:33-37): Let your word be honest and straightforward.
Generosity that hurts (Matthew 5:38-42): Practice generous giving even when it requires personal sacrifice.
Love your neighbor and your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48): Embrace the command to love not only those close to you but also your enemies.
Charitable but not a show boat (Matthew 6:1-5) Experience the reward of generosity done in secret.
Pray (Matthew 6:5-15): Make prayer a central part of your relationship with God.
Fast (Matthew 6:16-18): Engage in fasting as a spiritual discipline.
Store up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21): Invest in eternal rather than temporary wealth.
Don't worry but seek the kingdom (Matthew 6:25-34): Replace anxiety with seeking God's kingdom.
Take the log out (Matthew 7:1-5): Self-examination and personal growth are essential.
Manage your wealth (Matthew 7:6): Be a responsible steward of your resources.
Keep asking, Keep seeking, Keep knocking (Matthew 7:7-11): Persevere in seeking God, his provision, and guidance.
Treat others well (Matthew 7:12): The sum of the law to practice kindness and respect.
Stay on the Narrow road (Matthew 7:13-14): Stay focused on the path of righteousness and avoid derailment.
Produce fruit (Matthew 7:15-20): May God prune and produce good works through you. And may your fellow man recognize God’s workmanship.
Call on his name for a life time (Matthew 7:21-23) Humbly call out Jesus’ name with fear and trembling.
Build with God (Matthew 7:24-27): Collaborate with God in building a strong spiritual foundation.
WHO CAN FOLLOW?
Leper- “go and let the priest examine you” 8:1-4
Roman officer’s servant- “go let it be for you as you have trusted” 8:5-13
Peter’s mom- “she got up and began to help him” 8:14,15
The Disciples 8:23-27
Demonized men- Go home to your own people and tell them Mark 5:18,19
Paralyzed man- Get up, pick up your mattress and go home. 9:6
Matthew the tax collector-he got up and followed him & threw a party 9:9
Official’s Dead Daughter- Jesus got up and followed him 9:18
Woman with blood disorder- your trust has healed you 9:20
Two blind men- shouting, son of David have pity on us 9:27
Mute Man - 9:32
