DISCIPLESHIP

Lesson 3

                                                                                                                                               

Goal: To share insight as to what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

 

I. Matthew 28:18-19

A.     Jesus wants everyone to become His disciples.

B.     The word “disciple” means “student” or “learner”

C.     Therefore, a disciple makes Jesus his Teacher and Lord.

 

II. Acts 11:25-26

A.     Which is the more popular term: Disciple or Christian?

B.     The word “Christian” only appears three times in the Bible. It was the name those in the world gave the disciples several years after the church began.

C.     The word “disciple(s)” occurs over 270 times in the Bible.

D.     A Christian is a disciple. True disciples will be saved.

 

III. Mark 1:14-18

A.     Jesus calls His first disciples.

B.     He tells them to come and follow Him.

C.     He gives them purpose: “I will make you fishers of men”.

D.     They follow immediately.

 

IV. Luke 9:23-26

A.     A disciple denies himself and picks up his cross daily.

a.       A cross is a Roman instrument of death.

b.      A disciple crucifies his sinful ways and lives to please God.

B.     Being a disciple is more valuable than gaining all the riches of the world.

 

V. Luke 14:25-33

A.     The Greek word for “hate” is “mise­­­­ö”, which means to “love less”.

B.     Read Matthew 10:37. This verse interprets Luke 14:26.

a.       Matthew uses the term: “loves…more”.

b.      Luke uses the term: “does not hate” or “does not ‘love less’”.

C.     A disciple must love Jesus more than his closest relationships.

D.     A disciple must be willing to take up his cross (crucify sin) and follow Jesus.

E.      A disciple gives up everything that stands in the way of Christ.

 

VI. Luke 11:1-4

A.     Disciples are taught to pray.

 

VII. John 13:34-35

A.     People recognize Jesus’ disciples by their love for one another.

B.     Disciples get the opportunity to show their love for each other when they gather together as a church.

 

VIII. Matthew 28:19-20

A.     Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.

B.     He commands His disciples to teach younger disciples to obey God’s commands.

 

Challenge: Are you willing to become a disciple? What if it gets hard? Read Matthew 6:33. A disciple seeks first the kingdom of God. In our next study, we will discuss the Kingdom.