a. Following Jesus is simply recognizing His authority and doing what He says
b. 3 ways THE BIBLE SAYS you are supposed to be involved at a local church
i. Spiritually
1. Pray for your church
2. Pray for your pastors
3. Pray for your leadership team
ii. Physically
1. God has called everyone of us to get involved in a local church
iii. Financially
1. It’s not that the church needs your money, it’s that you and I
need to be obedient to the BASIC commandments of God