Passion of God Genesis 6:5 - Heart was full of pain because humans did not want a relationship with him - Bible is a history on the relationship between man and God - God's outreach to man is the central theme Priority of Jesus Mark 1:35 - Came to preach John 10:10 - Came to give life Luke 19:10 - Came to seek and save what was lost Outreach - the practice of the first century church Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 4:18 Acts 5:27-29 Acts 5:40-42 Acts 8:1-4 No sturcture No personal gain They cared They took responsiblity They obeyed Is this a practice of yours? Is this a priority of yours? What has stopped you? Would the first century church describe you?