1. DISCIPLESHIP

2. What is a disciple? A pupil or student Adherent to philosophy John 9:28 Greeks would send children to live with teacher and imitate him as well as listen The students chose the teacher Pharisees were a school of thought Matthew 22:15-16 Rabbis cited previous scholars and added their words John had disciples Luke 11:1

3. What is a disciple of Christ? The difference is in the teacher! The Teacher chose the students Mark 1:16-20 Jesus taught with authority Mark 1:21-22 Jesus lived the perfect example to imitate John 6:46 Jesus demands commitment Lk 14:25-33; 9:23 Jesus promises rewards Matthew 19:27-30 Jesus considers us family Matthew 12:49

4. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? What did he tell them to do? Mark 16:15-16 Luke 24:46-49 John 15:8

5. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Mark 16:15-16 Luke 24:46-49 John 15:8

6. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 Luke 24:46-49 John 15:8

7. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 preach...belief Luke 24:46-49 John 15:8

8. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 preach...belief and baptism Luke 24:46-49 John 15:8

9. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 preach...belief and baptism Luke 24:46-49 preach…repentance John 15:8

10. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 preach...belief and baptism Luke 24:46-49 preach…repentance and forgiveness of sins John 15:8

11. How do I become a disciple? Matt. 28:18-20 Who did Jesus tell to make disciples? The apostles and then those they taught What did he tell them to do? Baptize and teach all things Mark 16:15-16 preach...belief and baptism Luke 24:46-49 preach…repentance and forgiveness of sins John 15:8 by bearing fruit

12. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 2 John 9 1 Cor. 4:6 1 John 5:3 Philippians 4:9 1 Cor. 11:1

13. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 1 Cor. 4:6 1 John 5:3 Philippians 4:9 1 Cor. 11:1

14. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 abide in the doctrine of Christ 1 Cor. 4:6 1 John 5:3 Philippians 4:9 1 Cor. 11:1

15. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 abide in the doctrine of Christ 1 Cor. 4:6 don’t go beyond what is written 1 John 5:3 Philippians 4:9 1 Cor. 11:1

16. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 abide in the doctrine of Christ 1 Cor. 4:6 don’t go beyond what is written 1 John 5:3 Keep God’s commandments Philippians 4:9 1 Cor. 11:1

17. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 abide in the doctrine of Christ 1 Cor. 4:6 don’t go beyond what is written 1 John 5:3 Keep God’s commandments Philippians 4:9 command to follow apostolic example 1 Cor. 11:1

18. How can I know I am a true disciple? 2 Cor. 13:4-5 “examine yourselves” John 8:31-32 “If you abide in My word” 2 John 9 abide in the doctrine of Christ 1 Cor. 4:6 don’t go beyond what is written 1 John 5:3 Keep God’s commandments Philippians 4:9 command to follow apostolic example 1 Cor. 11:1 follow apostle as he follows Christ

19. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 – A new object – A new degree – A new purpose John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

20. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” – A new object – A new degree – A new purpose John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

21. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object – A new degree – A new purpose John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

22. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree – A new purpose John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

23. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

24. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose “by this all will know that you are my disciples” John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

25. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose “by this all will know that you are my disciples” John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity “believe on Me through their word” – Kind of unity – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

26. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose “by this all will know that you are my disciples” John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity “believe on Me through their word” – Kind of unity “as You, Father are in Me and I in You” – Place of unity – Purpose for unity

27. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose “by this all will know that you are my disciples” John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity “believe on Me through their word” – Kind of unity “as You, Father are in Me and I in You” – Place of unity “one in Us” – Purpose for unity

28. How can others know we are true disciples? John 13:34-35 “a new commandment” Leviticus 19:18 the old commandment – A new object “one another” (your neighbor) – A new degree “as I have loved you” (as yourself) – A new purpose “by this all will know that you are my disciples” John 17:20-23 Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – Basis of unity “believe on Me through their word” – Kind of unity “as You, Father are in Me and I in You” – Place of unity “one in Us” – Purpose for unity “that the world may believe”