Verses Used:

• Matthew 11:28 (invitation)
• Luke 1:16 (invitation)
• John 7:37 (invitation)
• Luke 9:60 (challenge)
• Mark 9:37 (challenge)
• Matthew 16:24 (challenge)
• Matthew 4:19 (both)
• Mark 1:15 (both)
• Matthew 16:15-23
• Ephesians 5:22-24
• Colossians 3:21
• Ephesians 6:4

Takeaways:

• Josh mentioned last week that: We can’t reach people who don’t know Jesus if we don’t know people who don’t know Jesus.
• Invitation refers to an attitude that says, “I’m glad you’re here, I’m committed to you and will welcome you no matter what.”
• Challenge refers to an attitude that says, “I want you to grow, I’m committed to holding you accountable to change for the better.”
• Notice that in Jesus ministry, invitation generally precedes challenge.
• Life transformation begins with invitation, but continues with challenge.
• People are used to experiencing cultures that are either highly invitational or highly challenging, typically they don’t ever experience them together.
• The Kingdom of God expands at the speed of relationships, and the gospel moves along the lines of trust.