Man was created to have fellowship with his Creator. The Bible says that God met with Adam the first man in the cool of the day. Man had sinned and the relationship has never been the same.

Christ has bridged the gap between man and God. He died on a cross was buried and rose the third day and whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.

Now, we call it being born again, becoming a Christian, a follower of Christ, a disciple.

We have listened to two people give their testimony as to the Difference Jesus has made in their lives. Let me take you back to the time of Jesus and to the early church.

Matthew 9:9, Mathew a Tax Collector (Publican). Notice he got up and followed Jesus. He also became the author of the book called Matthew in the Nt. To elaborate on the extent of Matthew decision to follow Jesus, Luke the doctor gives us more detail.

Luke 5:27, Now Mark gives us even more detail about Matthew in:

Mark 2:14. It seems that Matthew organized a dinner, feast to celebrate His experience, and who did he invite? His buddies, co workers and worldly friends.

After the eve the result – and many followed Jesus. They became disciples, followers of Christ.

Look at Peter. Originally a fishermen, Peter and his brother Andrew were among the first to be called by Jesus to be disciples, together with James and John, their fishing partners. Peter was the first to bring the Good News to Gentiles.

Luke 5:1-11, Acts 2:13-16, 38-41

Stephen – The first Christian Martyr

Paul –– Philippians 3:8 - Galatians 2:20

2 Corinthians 5:17

John 1:12

Gal 4:7