1. Disciple: A learner who adheres to what he learns (Jno. 8:31-32) - Imitates teacher, John 13:12-15 - Applies learning, Luke 14:27 What kinds of followers are we?

2. 2 From a Distance Matthew 26:58 Fear? Inconvenience?Fear? Inconvenience? Denial of Christ, Matt. 26:69-75Denial of Christ, Matt. 26:69-75 –Deceived (Matt. 26:35) –Unreliable (1 Cor. 4:2) Draw near to God! James 4:7-8Draw near to God! James 4:7-8

3. 3 Critical Follower John 12:1-6 DissatisfiedDissatisfied –Elders, preacher, teachers, song leader… Criticism of othersCriticism of others –Self-vindicating (Jno. 12:6) –Persuasive (Mk. 14:4-5; Eccl. 9:18)

4. 4 Fussy (Factious) Follower Gal. 5:15 Feuding costs souls!Feuding costs souls! –Power struggles, cliques, grudges Peace & unity not optional – Required & necessary! Rom. 14:19; Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:14-15Peace & unity not optional – Required & necessary! Rom. 14:19; Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:14-15

5. 5 Fearful Follower Matthew 8:23-27 Begin to follow, 8:23Begin to follow, 8:23 Storms of life challenge faith & cause fear, 8:24- 25 (little faith, 8:26)Storms of life challenge faith & cause fear, 8:24- 25 (little faith, 8:26) –Courage, 2 Pet. 1:5 –Love, 1 Jno. 4:17-18 Strengthen faith & love, Heb. 13:6; Psa. 27:1Strengthen faith & love, Heb. 13:6; Psa. 27:1

6. 6 Obedient Follower Matt. 4:19-20; Jno. 8:12,31 Receive & do word, Jas. 1:21-22Receive & do word, Jas. 1:21-22 Proof of discipleship:Proof of discipleship: –Do, not just hear – Jas. 1:22 –Do, not just say – Lk. 6: 46; Matt. 7:21 God’s will comes first, Heb. 5:8-9God’s will comes first, Heb. 5:8-9

7. 7 Sacrificial Follower Luke 5:11, 27-28 Trait of true disciples, Lk. 9:23; 14:25-27; 33Trait of true disciples, Lk. 9:23; 14:25-27; 33 –Object is to gain Christ, Phil. 3:7-8 –Choice is made, Josh. 24:15 Blessed now & forever, Mk. 10:29-30Blessed now & forever, Mk. 10:29-30

8. 8 Enduring Follower Matthew 10:22 Fixed on the goal, 2 Tim. 4:6-8Fixed on the goal, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 –Will not be deterred – Rom. 8:35-39 Endurance brings eternal rest, Heb. 6:11- 12; 10:36; 12:1-2; Rev. 14:12-13Endurance brings eternal rest, Heb. 6:11- 12; 10:36; 12:1-2; Rev. 14:12-13

9. 9 Which Follower am I? Num. 14:24; 32:12 Judas? Peter?Judas? Peter? Joshua & Caleb?Joshua & Caleb? Fully follow the Lord:Fully follow the Lord: –Obey –Sacrifice –Endure

10. 10 The LORD is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. (2 Chron. 15:2)