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4. The Book of Luke Our Goal U nder the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Luke surveyed the historical materials, interviewed the eyewitnesses (1:2), and then, with “perfect understanding of all things,” wrote “an orderly account” that readers “may know the certainty” of Jesus and His good news (vss. 3, 4, NKJV).

5. The Book of Luke Contents 1 The Coming of Jesus 2 Baptism and the Temptations 3 Who Is Jesus Christ? 4 The Call to Discipleship 5 Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath 6 Women in the Ministry of Jesus 7 Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Prayer 8 The Mission of Jesus 9 Jesus, the Master Teacher 10 Following Jesus in Everyday Life 11 The Kingdom of God 12 Jesus in Jerusalem 13 Crucified and Risen

6. The Book of Luke Lesson 4, April 25 The Book of Luke Lesson 4, April 25 The Call to Discipleship

7. Key Text Luke 9:23 NKJV “ T hen He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.’ ”

8. The Call to Discipleship Quick Look 1. The Call of Discipleship (Luke 5:8-11) 2. The Charge of Discipleship (Luke 9:1, 2, 6) 3. The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:23-26)

9. The Call to Discipleship Initial Words “ D isciple ” means a follower, or a pupil. Being a disciple energizes the spirit, challenges the mind, and demands our utmost in our relation- ship with God and our fellow humans. Without total allegiance to Christ and the demands of His life and message, there can be no discipleship. What higher calling could one have?

10. The Call to Discipleship 1. The Call of Discipleship Luke 5:8-11 NKJV “ W hen Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus knees.... For he [was] astonished at the catch of fish which they have taken; and so also were James and John.... And Jesus said... ‘Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.’ So...they forsook all and followed Him.”

11. 1. The Call of Discipleship Fishers of Men T he first lesson of discipleship: obedience to Christ’s Word. Peter fell to his knees and cried out: “ ‘Depart from me, for I am a sinful man’ ” (vs. 8, NKJV). Recognition of the holiness of God and the sinfulness of oneself is an essential step in the call to discipleship. As Isaiah had (Isa. 6:5), Peter had taken that step.

12. 1. The Call of Discipleship Fishers of Men The life of a fisherman is uncertain and dangerous, battling ruthless waves, unsure of a steady income. The life of a fisher of men is no less so, but the Lord promises, “Fear not.” Discipleship is not an easy road; it has its ups and downs, but a disciple is not called to walk alone. The One who said “Fear not” is by their side.

13. 1. The Call of Discipleship Selection of the Twelve Discipleship is not self-made. It is a result of responding to the call of Jesus. The Twelve were chosen not because of their education, economic back- ground, social prominence, moral eminence, or anything that marked them as worthy of selection. They were ordinary men called for one purpose: to be ambassadors of the King.

14. Selection of the Twelve The Desire of Ages 293 “God takes men as they are, with the human elements in their character, and trains them for His service, if they will be disciplined and learn of Him. They are...chosen...notwithstanding their imperfections, that through the knowledge and practice of the truth, through the grace of Christ, they may become transformed into His image.”

15. The Call to Discipleship 2. The Charge of Discipleship Luke 9:1, 2, 6 NKJV “ T hen He called the twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. So they departed and went through the towns preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.”

16. 2. The Charge of Discipleship Three Steps of Commissioning 1. C alled together. The apostles must heed the One who calls, come to Him, and be “together.” Both the obedience to Him who calls and the surrender of everything to Him are essential to experience the unity that is vital for the mission to succeed.

17. 2. The Charge of Discipleship Three Steps of Commissioning 2. Empowered. It is Christ who enables, equips, and empowers. “As the will of man co-operates with the will of God, it becomes omnipotent. Whatever is to be done at His command may be accomplished in His strength. All His biddings are enablings.” —Christ’s Object Lessons 333.

18. 2. The Charge of Discipleship Three Steps of Commissioning 3. Sent to preach/heal. Preaching and healing go together, and the mission of the disciples is to care for the whole person—body, mind, and soul. Sin and Satan have captured the whole person, and the whole person must be brought under the sancti- fying power of Jesus.

19. 2. The Charge of Discipleship Sending the Seventy During His ministry, more than the Twelve followed Jesus. At least 500 followers at His ascension (1 Cor. 15:6). Jesus, as a trainer of leaders for the church, has left a strategy not to concentrate power and responsibility in a few but to spread it across the spectrum of disciples.

20. The Call to Discipleship 3. The Cost of Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 NKJV “ ‘ I f anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.... For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed....’ ”

21. 3. The Cost of Discipleship Death to Self C hristian discipleship rests not just on Christ’s teachings but also on what He did for human salvation. Hence, Jesus bids all His followers to fully identify themselves with Him, to take up their cross, and to follow His leadings. Without people walking in the footprints of Calvary, there is no Christian discipleship.

22. 3. The Cost of Discipleship Death to Self When the call to discipleship demands that I deny myself, I must be able to say I do not know me; self is dead. In its stead, Christ must live (Gal. 2:20). Second, to take up the cross daily is a call to experience self-crucifixion on a continual basis. Third, to follow demands that the focus and direction of life is Christ and Him alone.

23. The Call to Discipleship Final Words “ L ifting the cross cuts away self from the soul, and places man where he learns how to bear Christ’s burdens. We cannot follow Christ without wearing His yoke, without lifting the cross and bearing it after Him....We are to deny our inclinations, give up our darling desires, and step in Christ’s footsteps.” —EGWhite Sons and Daughters of God 69.