1. “Being Disciples” What is a disciple? A student who sticks close to a teacher to learn from and copy them. Jesus said Come and see Follow me Be with me Go and do like me

2. Jesus helped his disciples grow and develop 1. Come and see Jesus replied, "Come and see!" It was already about four o'clock in the afternoon when they went with him and saw where he lived. So they stayed on for the rest of the day. (John 1 v39) 2. Follow me Jesus found Philip and said to him, “Come, follow me.” (John 1 v 43) “Come, follow me (be my disciples), and I will show you how to fish for people!” (Mark 1 v 17)

3. 3. Be with me Then he chose twelve of them to be his apostles, so that they could be with him (accompany him). He also wanted to send them out to preach... and heal.... (Mark 3 v15) 4. Go, do like me These twelve men (apostles) were sent out by Jesus with the following instructions:”Go and preach (announce), ‘The Kingdom of heaven is near!’ Heal the sick...” (Matthew 10 v 5)

4. Before he went up to heaven Jesus said: “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth! Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.” (Matthew 28 verse 18)

5. #5 Jesus said: “If any of you want to be my disciples (my followers), you must forget yourself (your selfish ways), carry your cross (do the hard things Jesus did) and follow me.” (Matthew 16 verse 24)

6. What do disciples do? #6 We imitate/copy Jesus. Jesus says: Love, help, forgive, pray, read, follow, obey, get baptised, dont steal, hurt, lie, want what others got. Do what Jesus did; Become like Jesus Make new disciples (Follow the 4 steps of Jesus) Who else learns by imitating?

7. Jesus said, “Love your enemies, and be good to everyone who hates you. Ask God to bless anyone who curses you, and pray for everyone who is cruel to you.” (Luke 6 v 27-28) The Story of Tarore.

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