INTRO

Wolfenstein – the final boss. (Story of my late night gaming)

TENSION

What does it mean to level-up spiritually? Dress? Music? Sword Drills? Theology?

2022 is the year to level up!

TRUTH

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-14

  1. Look at the levels.
  2. Three chairs
  3. Ground level: Born an enemy of God.
  4. Level 1: Baby Christian (Saved)
    1. Saved from sin, death, and hell.
    1. Must be constantly reminded about what it means to be saved.
    1. Needs to be taught how to grow in their relationship with God.
  5. Level 2: Mature Christian (Disciple-maker)
    1. Didaskalos – teacher / Disciple-maker
    1. Discerning – they train themselves to live for Jesus every day
  • Look at the cost of not leveling-up.
  • Level 1
    • No relationship with God.
    • No hope.
    • An eternity of suffering in hell.
  • Level 2
    • No fellowship with God
    • Missed opportunities for spiritual growth
    • Not prepared for the spiritual battles that WILL come
    • People won’t hear the hope of Jesus.
    • Baby Christians will never mature.
    • Christians who have fallen will have no one to pick them back up.
  • Look at the opportunity in 2022.

APPLICATION

#1 – Develop a habit of hitting God’s gym daily.

Trained – gymnazō (to train naked, to train vigorously).

The Cross-fit set for every disciple-maker:

  • A clean diet
    • Bible intake
    • Bible response
    • Prayer
    • Spiritual junk food?
  • A community
    • Church involvement
    • Discipleship group

#2 – Begin meeting with other Christians to build them up in Christ.

  • Find 2-3 people who want to grow in Christ.
  • Redeem lunch behind the death shields!

#3 – Pray for opportunity to share the gospel with others.

  • Keep a 3×5 card in your Bible with names.
  • If you don’t know people who aren’t saved, start praying hard for opportunities.

#4 – Get in the game (become a Christian).

LANDING