Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? Matthew 28:19-20

Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:19-20

Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? Definition Of Discipleship A learner, follower, adherent Goal is to be like Jesus Lk 6:40; Ro 8:29 Marks Of Discipleship Abides in Jesus’ words Jn 8:31; Mt 7:21-27 Loves the brethren Jn 13:34-35 Bears much fruit Jn 15:8; Mt 5:16; Jn 15:1-2

Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? Cost Of Discipleship Jesus must come first Lk 14:26; Mt 10:34-36 Must be willing to suffer for Jesus Lk 14:27 Must forsake all to follow Jesus Lk 14:33 Rewards Of Discipleship Future blessings Ro 5:9; Re 21:1-8 Present blessings... Peace, joy, love Jn 14:27; 15:11,9; 1Jn 4:18 Fellowship in the family of God Mk 10:28-30

The Beginning Of Discipleship Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:19-20

The Beginning Of Discipleship Involves Baptism Why? Ac 2:38; 22:16; Ro 6:3-4 What? Ac 8:36-37; Co 2:12; Ti 3:5-6; Jn 3:5 Includes Teaching, Obedience We are to be taught (learners) Ac 2:42 We are to be doers (adherents) Ja 1:21-27

Are You A Disciple Of Jesus? Matthew 28:19-20