"How? A Rule of Life" October 6, 2024

SERMON NOTES

The rule of life is a schedule and set of practices and relational rhythms that create space for us to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did, as we live in alignment with our deepest desires. (John Mark Comer)

Big idea - when God brings revival, He begins by preparing those disciples who are faithful to Him.

1. Historical Examples
   1. Josiah
   2. Nehemiah
2. What the practices are not
   1. A barometer of spiritual maturity
   2. A gloomy bore
   3. A form of merit
   4. A Christian version of virtue signaling
   5. A means of control
3. 9 core practices
   1. Sabbath
   2. Solitude
   3. Prayer
   4. Fasting
   5. Scripture
   6. Community
   7. Generosity
   8. Service
   9. Witness
4. Where do you start?