1. Disciples What kind are we?

2. 2 Disciple “lit., ‘a learner’ (from manthanoo, “to learn,” from a root math--, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor), in contrast to didaskalos, “a teacher”; hence it denotes ‘one who follows one’s teaching.’” (Vine, 171)“lit., ‘a learner’ (from manthanoo, “to learn,” from a root math--, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor), in contrast to didaskalos, “a teacher”; hence it denotes ‘one who follows one’s teaching.’” (Vine, 171) “A ‘disciple’ was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; cf. John 8:31; 15:8.”“A ‘disciple’ was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; cf. John 8:31; 15:8.” “lit., ‘a learner’ (from manthanoo, “to learn,” from a root math--, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor), in contrast to didaskalos, “a teacher”; hence it denotes ‘one who follows one’s teaching.’” (Vine, 171)“lit., ‘a learner’ (from manthanoo, “to learn,” from a root math--, indicating thought accompanied by endeavor), in contrast to didaskalos, “a teacher”; hence it denotes ‘one who follows one’s teaching.’” (Vine, 171) “A ‘disciple’ was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; cf. John 8:31; 15:8.”“A ‘disciple’ was not only a pupil, but an adherent; hence they are spoken of as imitators of their teacher; cf. John 8:31; 15:8.”

3. 3 Disciple Taught, Matthew 28:19Taught, Matthew 28:19 Trained, Luke 6:40 (Acts 11:26)Trained, Luke 6:40 (Acts 11:26) Jesus calls us to be disciples, Matt. 11:29Jesus calls us to be disciples, Matt. 11:29 Taught, Matthew 28:19Taught, Matthew 28:19 Trained, Luke 6:40 (Acts 11:26)Trained, Luke 6:40 (Acts 11:26) Jesus calls us to be disciples, Matt. 11:29Jesus calls us to be disciples, Matt. 11:29 Become a learner & adherent of Jesus!

4. 4 Doubting Disciples Luke 24:36-38 Little Faith, Matt. 6:30; 14:31; Jas. 1:6Little Faith, Matt. 6:30; 14:31; Jas. 1:6 Solution: Devotion to word of God, Rom. 10:17Solution: Devotion to word of God, Rom. 10:17 –Start learning, Matt. 9:13 (Hosea 6:3) –Start serving like Jesus, Matt. 10:24-25 (John 13:12-17) Little Faith, Matt. 6:30; 14:31; Jas. 1:6Little Faith, Matt. 6:30; 14:31; Jas. 1:6 Solution: Devotion to word of God, Rom. 10:17Solution: Devotion to word of God, Rom. 10:17 –Start learning, Matt. 9:13 (Hosea 6:3) –Start serving like Jesus, Matt. 10:24-25 (John 13:12-17)

5. 5 Fearful Disciples Matthew 25:24-30 Find Rest, not Fear, Matt. 11:29Find Rest, not Fear, Matt. 11:29 –From fear of sin & death, Heb. 2:14-15 –From fear of people, Lk. 12:4-5 (Jno. 7:13) –From fear of duty, Matt. 25:25, 29 –From fear of learning, Luke 9:43-45 Find Rest, not Fear, Matt. 11:29Find Rest, not Fear, Matt. 11:29 –From fear of sin & death, Heb. 2:14-15 –From fear of people, Lk. 12:4-5 (Jno. 7:13) –From fear of duty, Matt. 25:25, 29 –From fear of learning, Luke 9:43-45

6. 6 Fearful Disciples Matthew 25:24-30 Solution to Fear:Solution to Fear: –Love God, 1 Jno. 4:17-19 (Matt. 22:37) –Practice Christ’s discipline & the God of peace will be with you, Phil. 4:9 –Learn contentment, Phil. 4:11-13 Solution to Fear:Solution to Fear: –Love God, 1 Jno. 4:17-19 (Matt. 22:37) –Practice Christ’s discipline & the God of peace will be with you, Phil. 4:9 –Learn contentment, Phil. 4:11-13

7. 7 Weak Disciples Powerless, feeble, 1 Ths. 5:14Powerless, feeble, 1 Ths. 5:14 Solution to weakness:Solution to weakness: –Learning, 1 Cor. 14:31 (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:7) –Working, Matt. 9:37-38; 2 Tim. 3:14; Titus 3:14 Powerless, feeble, 1 Ths. 5:14Powerless, feeble, 1 Ths. 5:14 Solution to weakness:Solution to weakness: –Learning, 1 Cor. 14:31 (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:7) –Working, Matt. 9:37-38; 2 Tim. 3:14; Titus 3:14

8. 8 Secret Disciples Concealed, not open, John 12:42-43; 19:38Concealed, not open, John 12:42-43; 19:38 Solution:Solution: –Come out of the shadows of shame, Mark 8:38 (2 Tim. 1:8) –Walk in the light, Jno. 8:12 (Eph. 5:8-17) Concealed, not open, John 12:42-43; 19:38Concealed, not open, John 12:42-43; 19:38 Solution:Solution: –Come out of the shadows of shame, Mark 8:38 (2 Tim. 1:8) –Walk in the light, Jno. 8:12 (Eph. 5:8-17)

9. 9 Faithful & Fruitful Disciples John 15:4-8 By learning & living Christ (Jno. 6:44-45) Eph. 4:20-21; Gal. 2:20By learning & living Christ (Jno. 6:44-45) Eph. 4:20-21; Gal. 2:20 –Obey His doctrine from heart, Rom. 6:17-18 –Abide in His word, Jno. 8:31-32 (1 Cor. 4:6) –Put off old man…put on new man, Eph. 4:22-24 –Continue in what you have learned, 2 Tim. 3:14 By learning & living Christ (Jno. 6:44-45) Eph. 4:20-21; Gal. 2:20By learning & living Christ (Jno. 6:44-45) Eph. 4:20-21; Gal. 2:20 –Obey His doctrine from heart, Rom. 6:17-18 –Abide in His word, Jno. 8:31-32 (1 Cor. 4:6) –Put off old man…put on new man, Eph. 4:22-24 –Continue in what you have learned, 2 Tim. 3:14

10. 10 His Disciples Matt. 12:46-50 Disciples do the will of the FatherDisciples do the will of the Father Enjoy fellowship with Jesus in God’s familyEnjoy fellowship with Jesus in God’s family Complete your training & be like your Master! Luke 6:40; Phil. 2:12Complete your training & be like your Master! Luke 6:40; Phil. 2:12 Disciples do the will of the FatherDisciples do the will of the Father Enjoy fellowship with Jesus in God’s familyEnjoy fellowship with Jesus in God’s family Complete your training & be like your Master! Luke 6:40; Phil. 2:12Complete your training & be like your Master! Luke 6:40; Phil. 2:12