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Twelve Disciples Following Jesus
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.
“John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more
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2. John: The Youngest Disciple Lesson 2
Contributed on Sep 27, 2023
John is identified as the disciple who is loved by Christ. Faithful love produces Christ followers.
“That which was from the beginning, which I have heard, and which I have seen with my eyes, and my hands have handled, the Word of Life. This life was manifested … I have seen and bear witness, and tell you that eternal life which was with the Father was manifested to Me. I tell you so you can have ...read more
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3. James: The Quiet Disciple Lesson 3
Contributed on Sep 27, 2023
Don’t judge a person’s spirituality by their outward shy or quiet disposition. James was chosen by Jesus as one of His inner three.
A. QUIET AND OVERLOOKED 1. Why are some people quiet? a. They don’t like to talk. b. They don’t have anything to say. c. They are shy. 2. “Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before” (1 Thessalonians 4:11, ...read more
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4. Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.
A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more
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5. Philip: The Analytical Disciple Lesson 5
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
Philip lived by sight, but Jesus called for him (and us) to walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7).
“The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.” John 1:43-44, NKJV A. APPROACH 1. Philip is the fifth disciple called by Jesus and always listed fifth when the disciples are named. ...read more
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6. Bartholomew: The Sincere Disciple (Nathanael) Lesson 6
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
Nathanael was an honest seeker of truth.
A. INTRODUCTION: BARTHOLOMEW IS NATHANAEL 1. Definition: Sincere comes from an old term meaning, “without wax” defective pottery covered cracks with wax and sold deceitfully. A sincere person does not have cracks, in his/her character. 2. In the four lists of the 12 disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; ...read more
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7. Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.
A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more
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8. Thomas: The Doubting Disciple Lesson 8
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
The solution to a problem is never found in skepticism nor doubt, but in a faith acceptance and application of God’s Word to the issue.
“Thomas was not with the ten disciples … told him ‘We have seen the Lord.’ Thomas said, ‘Except I shall see the wounds in His hands and put my hand in the wound of His side, I will not believe … eight days later … Jesus appeared and said to Thomas, ‘reach your finger and put it into the wounds of ...read more
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9. Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9
Contributed on Oct 6, 2023
You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.
A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more
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10. James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more
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11. Simon: The Zealous Disciple Lesson 11
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
Inward obedience is reflected in outward actions.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto man.” Colossians 3:23, KJV “Whatsoever your task is, put your whole heart and soul in it, as work done for the Lord, and not merely for men knowing your real reward will come from Him.” Colossians 3:23, Philips A. WHY JESUS CHOSE ...read more
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12. Judas Iscariot: The Betrayer Lesson 12
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
Judas’ repentance was sorrow for being caught, true repentance is sorrow to God for breaking His standards and sinning against God.
A. THE MOST TRUSTWORTHY WAS NOT 1. Name, Judas is Latin, his birth name is Judah (means praise) the tribe from which Jesus was born. Iscariot means a northern portion of Jordan. 2. Importance? Always mentioned last among the twelve. 3. Trust. Judas was treasure, assuming trust by the eleven ...read more
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13. Your Discipleship - Conclusion
Contributed on Oct 12, 2023
Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.
“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more