Christ Community Wesleyan Church
Intentional Life
Intentional Relationships
November 10, 2019
Intentional Relationships do not happen by ___ ACCIDENT _____.
Shepherds & Students
1 Peter 5:1-12
Peter describes three types of relationships; __SHEPHERDS__, __STUDENTS__, and __FRIENDS__.
The Shepherd:
· A heart of __MATURITY__ (v. 1)
· The practice of being __PRESENT__ (v. 2)
· The Desire to __INVEST WILLINGLY__ (v. 2)
· A __MODELING__ Lifestyle (v. 3)
The Student:
· A heart of __SUBMISSION__ (v. 5)
· The posture of __HUMILITY__ (v. 5)
The Friend:
· __FAITHFULLY PRESENT __ in the Journey (v. 12)
Moses and His Father-in-law Jethro
Exodus 18:13-24
· Jethro the Shepherd
He is __INTENTIONALLY __ aware and cares
He asks the __CRITICAL__ questions (v. 14)
He speaks __TRUTH__ in the lives of others.
He brings __SPIRITUAL__ direction to Moses’ life.
· Moses the Student
He has the humility to __ LISTEN__. (v. 24)
He must resist getting __ DEFENSIVE__.
He moves beyond hearing to __ HEEDING __.
David & Jonathan, BFF-- 1 Samuel 23
Intentional friendships __ CONSISTENCY__ and
__COURAGEOUS__ involvement. (v.15-17)
Intentional friendships include __SPIRITUAL
ENCOURAGEMENT__ and __ CONFRONTATION__. (v.25-28)
Three reflection questions
1. Who are you investing in?
2. Who is speaking into your life?
3. Who are you journeying through life with?
Intentional Relationships do not happen by ________.
1 Peter 5:1-12 NIVUK
Exodus 18:13-24 NIVUK