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In this class on discipleship, we explore the essence of being a disciple of Jesus, emphasizing the call to self-denial and daily commitment. Discover how to put Jesus first in your life, learn from His example, and obey His teachings, which are foundational to our faith. As we study the Gospels and the early believers' practices, we gain insights into how to build a personal relationship with Christ and effectively make disciples ourselves. Embrace a life of faith, love, and obedience, reflecting Jesus’ compassion to the world.
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Lincoln Park UBF Membership Class #4 Discipleship “Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.’” (Luke 9:23)
What is a disciple? • Follower of Jesus—“Follow me”: put him first: Luke 14:26,27,33 • Learning from & imitating Jesus: Matthew 11:28-29 • Obeying his teaching: John 8:31
Why is discipleship important? • Without it, we have no spiritual foundation: Luke 6:46-49 • It was at the heart of what Jesus was doing: 1 Peter 2:21 • Jesus commands it: Matthew 29:19-20 • Early believers modeled it: Acts 2:42
How to be a disciple of Jesus • Studying the Gospels to really learn from Jesus—his faith, his love, his obedience to the Father, his way of life, his self-sacrifice for others • Choosing to obey Jesus’ teachings (especially his Sermon on the Mount, and John 13:34-35) • Learning from someone living as a disciple of Jesus (1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17)
How to make disciples of Jesus • Have an ongoing, personal relationship with Jesus • Live/work together & share life together • Lead by example • Teach people what Jesus taught • Teach people to obey whatever Jesus taught (Mt28:19) • Focus on learning Jesus’ faith in God and compassion for people