A look at the Person and Diety of Jesus:
We have to know the truth; we can’t follow someone we cannot trust?
What is Truth? (John 18:38)
Pilate asked and walked away, he didn’t stick around for the answer
Truth: a description of reality as it actually is
John 8:12
- I am the Light of the World
darkness - lies vs. light - truth
John 8:31-32
- if you are a disciple, you know truth, it sets you free; not tied down with “do”, be free
Psalm 119:105
- your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
John 21:19-22
- The grace found in the call
1 What is Truth? Why would we walk away from the Truth?
2 What about Jesus do we learn from the Bible to be truth? What does Jesus say about who He is?
3 What compels you to obey the command to follow Him when He calls?
4 What does it mean when Jesus says that He is the Light of the World?
5 Does sin stop us from ability to be a disciple? to make disciples? Why not?
Follow the Leader
John 1:1, Matthew 4:17-22
Character and Competency
He was GOOD and He was GOOD AT 1 Timothy 4:11-16 putting these things into practice, though Practice! very few things in life come naturally Chart! 1 Cor 9:24-27 Be Intentional - be convinced of why you’re running “I do not run aimlessly” John 14:15-17 Be Strong and Be Encouraged - the Spirit goes with you and empowers you you don’t have to DO! remember how this began; GRACE! Heb 12:1-3 Be Motivated - fix your eyes on Jesus - the finisher May you continue this line of discipleship 1 What is God’s plan for you? 2 What areas of your character is the Lord changing? 3 What “skills” would be helpful for disciple making?
Go!
a. Prepare (for what?) - know the cost, see the worth of Jesus! - opportunities, challenges James 3:13-18 - what is the condition of our heart? - examine your heart b. Learn - knowledge (heavenly wisdom) - from someone so that you can teach someone - but more than just knowledge (mind and heart) > I know the story and it hits me / I’m impacted by the stuff I "know" c. Set an Example Phil 4:9, Phil 3:17 - this gets into your habits, your patterns d. Teach - authentic faith (that impacts every part of life) - why do I need to make disciples? - you have unique (God ordained) relationships - how did the early church grow? conversion-discipleship, do people still come to Jesus? what is our part in that? 1 Who can we disciple in our own lives? 2 How can we build a stronger relationship with God? 3 Who in our lives is discipling us? Do you have someone discipling you?
The Cost
- We need a shifting perspective on our place (to be low servants) and purpose (to have eternal impact) - Key Words: “rubbish”, “found in Him”, “press on”, and “hold true” - Luke 9:57-58 reality: not easy - Luke 9:59-60 reality: Kingdom most important - Luke 9:61-62 reality: make a commitment What promises can we hold on to when following Jesus gets tough? John 16:33 1 What are some habits that we fall back into from our old life before it had Christ working in it? 2 Why are we sometimes tempted to look back? 3 What are some reasons you might be hesitant to commit to using your time to serve Christ? 4 Why is the pursuit of safety and comfort often at odds with discipleship? 5 How can we practically make sure that Christ alone is our source of comfort?