The Question of Discipleship
Matthew 28:19 – 20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
June 3, 2007
Matthew 28:19-20
“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.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live. The Scriptures train God’s servants to do all kinds of good deeds.”
So What Is Discipleship?
• Learning – Becoming a student of God and His word - Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:15
Joshua 1:8
“…Never stop reading the book of the law he gave you. Day and night you must think about what it says.”
Psalm 119:15
“I will study your teachings and follow your footsteps.”
So What Is Discipleship?
• Learning – Becoming a student of God and His word - Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:15
• Transforming – Becoming a devoted follower of Christ -Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:26
Matthew 16:24
“Then Jesus said to His disciples:
‘If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me.’”
Luke 14:26
“You cannot be my disciple, unless you love me more than you love your father and mother, your wife and children, and your brothers and sisters. You cannot come with me unless you love me more than you love your own life.”
So What Is Discipleship?
• Learning – Becoming a student of God and His word - Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:15
• Transforming – Becoming a devoted follower of Christ - Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:26
• Becoming – Being a true reflection of Jesus -
1 Corinthians 11:1
1 Corinthians 11:1
“You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
So What Is Discipleship?
• Learning – Becoming a student of God and His word - Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:15
• Transforming – Becoming a devoted follower of Christ - Matthew 16:24; Luke 14:26
• Becoming – Being a true reflection of Jesus -
1 Corinthians 11:1
**The process of becoming more Christ-like in all your ways.
**powerpoint available on request
