One Lord

Discipleship

Acts 11:19-26

What is the modern term used today for describing a follower of Jesus?

What term does the Bible use? (Disciple = Christian)

Mark 1:14-18 Beginning of Discipleship

How would this passage define discipleship — being a student of Jesus?

1. Follow Me (Lifestyle) [ref. 1 John 2:3-6 “must walk as Jesus did”]

2. Fishers of Men (Purpose)

How quickly did they respond? What nets do you need to leave behind?

Luke 9:23-26 Challenge of Discipleship

What does it mean to deny yourself? What do you personally see that you will need to deny to follow Jesus?

What does it mean to carry your cross? How often do we need to do this?

What is the value of surrendering everything and following Jesus?

Luke 14:25-35 Cost of Discipleship

Why would Jesus want you to count the cost in following Him?

What costs are we to consider?

1. Loving Him more than anyone or anything

2. Personal devotion to Jesus (no one can do it for you — “own cross”)

3. Honest self-evaluation (“able to finish”)

4. Complete surrender of your life (Jesus is now King)

5. Remaining faithful to the end (“salt is good”)

John 8:31-32 Standard of Discipleship

What standard do disciples live by?

As disciples. what needs to be combined with faith?

What is the process of being “set free”?

John 13:34-35 Relationships of Discipleship

What kind of relationships does Jesus command His disciples to have?

How should we define our love for one another?

How is this important to our purpose?

John 15:5-8 Fruit of Discipleship

What are the consequences of not remaining in Jesus?

Will remaining in Jesus produce something in your life?

What is the purpose of bearing much fruit?

What kind of fruit does Jesus want us to produce?

Matthew 28:18-20 Commission of Discipleship

What is the foundation of discipleship?

What does Jesus want everyone to become?

How will this be accomplished?

1. Go and make disciples of all nations

2. Baptize them

3. Teach them to obey

Personal Decisions:

Are you currently living as a disciple of Jesus?

If no, what do you need to change to become a disciple?