Discipleship

Introduction: Matthew 28:18-20

1. What does Jesus want everybody to become?
2. Which is the more popular term -“Disciple” or “Christian?” The word “Christian” only appears three times in the New Testament. It is the name those in the world gave the disciples, seven years after the church began. (Acts 11:19-26)  The word “Disciple” occurs over 270 times in the New Testament.
3. SAVED = CHRISTIAN = DISCIPLE
4. Jesus came to make disciples. Who is a candidate for Baptism according to this verse?.

Let’s have Jesus define disciple, thus defining who is a true Christian.

1. Mark 1:14-18

1. Calling of the first disciples
2. Come follow me (Christ)
3. Fishers of men – Jesus gave these first disciples the real purpose for living
4. Immediately

2. Luke 9:23-26

1. If any man…
2. Deny self. Notice Christ in the garden (Matthew 26:36-39, “Not my will, but your will.”) Do not

give in to moods.

3. Carry the cross – daily
4. Gain world … forfeit soul. Lose your life for Jesus … save it

3. Luke 14:25-33

1. If any man…
2. Count the cost (v. 28-30)
3. Consider the alternatives (v. 31-32)
4. Love Christ more than any person (v. 26)
5. Persecutions (v. 27)
6. Everything, not just anything (v. 33)

4. Luke 11:1-4

1. Must learn to pray – disciples saw the strength Jesus received from the Father
2. Daily personal relationship with God (v. 3); daily prayer

5. John 13:34-35

1. Love one another
2. Be an active part of the fellowship

6. Matthew 28:18-20

1. Command – make disciples (given to all)
2. Who is a candidate for baptism?  A person who makes the decision to be a disciple
3. You need someone to disciple you to maturity in Christ
4. This is the only way to save the world!

Conclusion Question: Am I a disciple? Am I a Christian? Am I saved? What do I need to do to become a disciple?