ALL-IN Followers of Jesus: Like Jesus or Becoming Like Jesus

Jan 25, 2026

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Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor | January 25, 2026

Referenced Scripture:

Luke 6:40, Romans 12:2, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 3:16, Luke 19:10

Reflection Questions:

1. Read Matthew 14:22-31 Why do you think Peter got out of the boat? What do you think Peter was thinking? (requires speculation) (v. 31) Do you think Jesus was questioning Peter because he was doubting Jesus or because he was doubting himself? Explain your thinking.

2. Read Luke 6:40 Following Jesus is becoming like Jesus and imitating his life. Why is learning about Jesus not enough? Is it possible that we can learn much about Jesus without being transformed by Him? Explain.

3. How can you know if you are being transformed by Jesus? What would be true of your life if Jesus was changing you? How can you see this in yourself and in others?

4. Read Romans 12:2 What things in this world can form us besides Jesus? What things have formed your life besides Jesus?  How can a person know who or what is forming their life?

5. How can we intentionally be formed by Jesus rather than unintentionally formed by the world around us?

6. Framework of becoming like Jesus… (Triangle) Imitating His love Relationships: UP - love for the Father IN - love for the Family of God OUT - love for the Broken World In your own word describe how Jesus modeled these. Which one of these comes most naturally to you? Which one is the most challenging for you?

7. Why is it important that we are clear with others (and ourselves) what it means to be a follower of Jesus?

8. The invitation is not to be with Jesus when you die… It’s to die with Jesus while you live… Agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

9. Assignment:  Choose a gospel and read through it with these questions in mind… How would I imitate what I see in Jesus in my own life? What would I need to start doing? Stop doing? Keep doing? How would my life be different if I took imitating Jesus seriously?

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