Sun, 8 February 2015
disciple: a learner, a follower Three qualifications of New Testament disciples: I. Identification with Jesus - Matthew 14:15: 8:11 A. Jesus was the teacher; the followers were the pupils. B. The followers submitted to His authority. C. They followed His steps. II. Instructions by Jesus - John 1:1 A. Revolutionary concepts John 14:1-3 B. Radical conditions Matthew 8:18-20 Die to self; put Jesus first. Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:25 C. Revealing circumstances - irritated, incensed III. Involvement for Jesus Be in His plan. Do you answer when God calls? A. It requires prayer. Matthew 9:37 B. It requires propegation of the gospel. We must get it out. Matthew 28:19 C. It requires portrayal of love. John 13:35 D. It requires producing fruit. John 15:5; 10:27; Luke 4:46 |