HELP ME UNDERSTAND – DISCIPLESHIP

Pastor Bryan – HELP ME UNDERSTAND .

^“When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.”

John 15:8

^6 “Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.”

I John 2:6

DISCIPLE DEFINED: The biblical Greek word “mathētēs” literally means learner, pupil, student.

• Follower – emphasizes following Jesus closely
• Apprentice – hands-on training and imitation of the Master.
• Imitator – Paul uses this idea: “Imitate me as I imitate Christ” 

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A DISCIPLE OF JESUS

• for all people.

“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

John 15:13

“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

John 13:35

• Consistently serving . 

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28

• Filter life through a worldview.

“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

Matthew 4:4 (NIV)

• Moved with for people who are lost.

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.”

Matthew 9:36

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A DISCIPLE

1. Discipleship is a call you must .

“Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” ²⁰ And they left their nets at once and followed him.”

Matthew 4:19-20

        2. Discipleship has a to pay.

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”

Luke 9:23

        3. Discipleship includes radical

Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”

John 3:3

“The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!”

Mark 1:15

        4. Discipleship involves a commitment to .

^“All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.”

Acts 2:42

        5. Discipleship includes a to make more .

^“Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. ²⁰ Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Matthew 28:19-20