Churches hold on to things that hold us back.

The Temple Model

1. Sacred Place
2. Sacred Text
3. Sacred Men
4. Sincere Followers

The Limitations of the Old Model

1. Sacred Place

The Limitation of “Sacred Place” Thinking:
We fail to see ourselves as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

The Limitations of the Old Model

2. Sacred Text

The Limitation of Sacred Text Thinking:
We believe that if we try harder to keep the law, God will see our effort and give us a passing grade.

The Limitations of the Old Model

3. Sacred Men

The Limitation of Sacred Men Thinking:
We fail to believe in the priesthood of the believer and the power of the church as an extended family.

The Limitations of the Old Model

4. Sincere Followers

The Limitation of Sincere Followers Thinking:
I will never see myself as my heavenly Father does, as his son. I will accept a lid on my personal ministry and effectiveness that God never intended.

The Limitless Mission of the Brand New Model

The Jesus Model

1. Brand New Covenant

The Limitless Mission of the Brand New Model

The Jesus Model

2. Brand New Command

The Limitless Mission of the Brand New Model

The Jesus Model

3. Brand New Ethic

The Limitless Mission of the Brand New Model

The Jesus Model

4. Brand New Movement

DISCUSSION GUIDE

Use these questions to reflect on this week's message as a family or group.

1. This week, Pastor Brian shared our mission statement in his message. True or False: BayLife church exists to help the people of the bay communities “find and experience God.”

2. Read James 2:10. Why is it so difficult to live by the Temple Model (Sacred Place, Sacred Text, Sacred Men, Sincere Followers)?

3. Read Jeremiah 31:31 and Hebrews 8:8-10,13. Describe this new covenant mentioned in these passages.

4. A new covenant is the foundation for the new model (Luke 22:20). What is the “Jesus Model”?

5. What is the new commandment that Jesus gives in John 13:34? Does this new commandment have the same authority and importance as the Ten Commandments? Why or Why not?