“Commissioned to Disciple”

“””Jesus called His twelve disciples to Him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.” (Matt. 10:1 NIV)

What is Discipleship?

Μαθητής = mathētēs = “a learner, a student, a follower”

To Be a Disciple of Jesus = To , , and Jesus

Discipleship = in and More

“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to Him those He wanted, and they came to Him. He appointed twelve that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach.” (Mark 3:13-14 NIV)

“Then He said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for Me will save it.’”

(Luke 9:23-24 NIV)

Why Should I Respond to His Invitation?

Reason #1: I am .

“I am your Creator. You were in My care even before you were born. Israel, don’t be terrified! You are My chosen servant, My very favorite.” (Isa. 44:2 CEV)

Reason #2: I have a .

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Eph. 2:10 NIV)

“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.” (Acts 13:36 NIV)

Reason #3: I to with

“…and human hands can’t serve His needs – for He has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything, and He satisfies every need.” (Acts 17:25 NLT)

“Whoever wants to be My disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow Me.” (Luke 9:23 NIV)

The Great Commission: Matt. 28:19-20 NIV

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”