Welcome
“Spiritual Discipleship” By J Oswald Sanders
www.emmanuelgroup.org.uk/lent-course-emmanuel/ “Emmanuel Group of Churches Lent Course 2017”
Discipleship A Mature Disciple? Someone who is convinced of the goodness and love of God in all his purposes, and has mastered the art of living everyday life, in every situation, in partnership with Christ on that basis... who continues to learn and grow in Christlikeness.
Discipleship A Mature Disciple? Mark 1v16-18 To be a disciple is… to be Called by Jesus to follow Jesus to be Changed means to let Go
Those who hunger & thirst for righteousness Week 1 The Ideal Disciple Blessed are… the poor in spirit those who mourn the meek Those who hunger & thirst for righteousness
those who are persecuted for righteousness sake Week 1 The Ideal Disciple Blessed are… the merciful the pure in heart the peacemakers those who are persecuted for righteousness sake
Anyone who does not take up their cross… Unceasing Cross-Bearing Week 2 Conditions of Discipleship Anyone who does not take up their cross… Unrivalled Love Unceasing Cross-Bearing Unreserved Surrender
John 13:35 Week 3 Evidence of Discipleship Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.
Evidence of Discipleship Week 3 Evidence of Discipleship A Disciple? A learner of Jesus who accepts the teaching of his Master, not only in belief but in lifestyle… It involves acceptance of the views and practices of the Teacher and obedience to his commands.
The Continuance Principle Evidence of Discipleship The Continuance Principle John 8: 31-32
Evidence of Discipleship The Love Principle John 13: 34-35
Evidence of Discipleship The Fruit Principle John 15:7-8
Evidence of Discipleship In your own words, what is a disciple? What is discipleship? Why does true discipleship require evidence? How has Jesus commission shaped the way you treat others? Have you made at least one disciple yet?
Evidence of Discipleship Which of the three principles do you think you are making most progress in at the moment? Why? Where do you see yourself falling short as a disciple of Jesus? What does it mean to you to “continue” (abide) in Christ’s Word? What would motivate you to be a better disciple?