A learner follower and adherer to the teaching

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 A learner, follower and adherer to the teaching of the master

A learner, follower and adherer to the teaching of the master

DISCIPLESHIP IS SELFLESS CHOICES

DISCIPLESHIP IS SELFLESS CHOICES

Many believers want to be disciples of Jesus but on their own terms (Luke

Many believers want to be disciples of Jesus but on their own terms (Luke 9: 5766). Some voice eagerly willingness to go with Jesus but without understanding. The follow-Jesus decision should not be made flippantly because of hardships to come. Accompanying Jesus has far-reaching changes.

Many believers want to be disciples of Jesus but on their own terms (Luke

Many believers want to be disciples of Jesus but on their own terms (Luke 9: 5766). Some show willingness but lack wholehearted undivided attention because of familial concerns. Jesus called a disciple to follow, but he hesitated because of conflicting commitments. Another man volunteered to follow, but he attached conditions of delay. Question of priority…

Many believers promise to obey, but they never do (Matthew 21: 28 -32). Genuine

Many believers promise to obey, but they never do (Matthew 21: 28 -32). Genuine obedience is a response to divine authority. Neither son was all he ought to be, but actions speak louder than words. Outcast sinners and self-righteousness religious ones Some do not keep their promises to God because they are putting oxen in their ditches (cf. Luke 14: 5).

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark 8: 34 -38). Jesus’ invitation is for everyone to decide if they will walk behind Jesus, in His footsteps. A total change of allegiance and ambition…

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark 8: 34 -38). To follow Jesus does not mean: To lead in a different direction than Jesus’ doctrine such as denominationalism. To have to be pulled along the way because of apathy. To play spiritual tug-o-war because of moral and spiritual compromises.

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark

A disciple is a believer who is willing to forsake all for Jesus (Mark 8: 34 -38). To drive His point deeply Jesus uses the Greek word psuche which can mean “physical life” or “spiritual life”. Are we willing even to offer our own lives for Christ? What will you do to save yourself? Your children? Your neighbors?