P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS I am Concerned! I am concerned that a new more palatable gospel has slipped into church of the 21 st century; whereby, people are being assured of eternal life without being told that saved people are characterized by a life of going after Jesus. I am concerned that a new more palatable gospel has slipped into church of the 21 st century; whereby, people are being assured of eternal life without being told that saved people are characterized by a life of going after Jesus.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Three Examples of Christ’s Authority in the life of His Disciples Mark 1:16-22

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:16-17a Now as he walked by the sea [lake] of Galilee, he saw Simon [Peter] and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them…. Now as he walked by the sea [lake] of Galilee, he saw Simon [Peter] and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them…. Notice the initiative of God!

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, And Jesus said unto them, – Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. Matt 4:18 – Follow me. Same Story

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS “Follow Me” Christ has the authority to call men and women to become His disciples.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Notice their Response Mark 1:19 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. What does this mean?

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:20 And straightway he called them: And straightway he called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS From Last Week: Just to be Clear! Let’s make sure we agree that the NT does not distinguish between becoming saved and becoming a disciple of Christ. Let’s make sure we agree that the NT does not distinguish between becoming saved and becoming a disciple of Christ. The message of the gospel includes a call of repentance toward God and faith in Christ as a follower. The message of the gospel includes a call of repentance toward God and faith in Christ as a follower.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Turn to John 21 Someone asks, “Is it going to cost me anything to be a Christian?”

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Some segments of 21 st century Christianity seem to have this idea that as long as people say they have asked Jesus into their heart its “ok” if they don’t become followers of Jesus.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Area #1 As the Lord of the Universe, Christ has the authority and power to call men and women to leave everything to follow Him As the Lord of the Universe, Christ has the authority and power to call men and women to leave everything to follow Him – He can insist that one sell all to follow Him and another gets to remain rich while being a disciple – He can will that one die by a cross and another live as long as He determines

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Turn to Mark 10:28ff A Promise of Reward

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Turn to Acts 9:1-2 way defined characteristic, regular, or habitual manner or mode of being, behaving, or happening

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Acts 9:1-2 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Look back to our Text Mark 1:21

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:21 And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. 1 2 He is the Teacher; I am the disciple. 3

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Work of Christ Prophet (Rabbi) Prophet (Rabbi) Priest (Savior) Priest (Savior) King (Lord) King (Lord) Tonight

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark this in Your Bible Turn to Deut 18:15-18

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Deut 18: 15 & 18 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Rabbi (Teacher) 15 times Mark indicated that Jesus taught (also v. 22; 2:13; 4:1–2; 6:2, 6, 34; 8:31; 9:31; 10:1; 11:17; 12:14, 35; 14:49), 15 times Mark indicated that Jesus taught (also v. 22; 2:13; 4:1–2; 6:2, 6, 34; 8:31; 9:31; 10:1; 11:17; 12:14, 35; 14:49), 12 times Mark referred to him as a teacher. 12 times Mark referred to him as a teacher.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Synagogue In structure the synagogue was modeled after the temple. It was built, when possible, on high ground and often constructed so that the people could sit facing the direction of Jerusalem. There was a portable chest for the scrolls of the Law and the Prophets, and a platform for the reading of the Scriptures and for preaching. Men and women sat apart. The scribes loved the “chief seats” facing the people (Mk 12:39). In structure the synagogue was modeled after the temple. It was built, when possible, on high ground and often constructed so that the people could sit facing the direction of Jerusalem. There was a portable chest for the scrolls of the Law and the Prophets, and a platform for the reading of the Scriptures and for preaching. Men and women sat apart. The scribes loved the “chief seats” facing the people (Mk 12:39).

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Mark 1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. Why?

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Area #2 Jesus had the authority to interpret, clarify, and provide commentary on the Law of Moses and the Prophets Jesus had the authority to interpret, clarify, and provide commentary on the Law of Moses and the Prophets – Consider all the “but I say unto you” sayings

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS For Example Matthew 5:38-39 Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Prior to ascending to heaven Christ gave his followers a mission.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Area #3 Christ has the authority to give us a mission statement. Christ has the authority to give us a mission statement. – Who – When – What – Why

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Turn to the Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Great Commission Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power [authority] is given unto me in heaven and in earth. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power [authority] is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Great Commission Go ye therefore, and teach [mathēteuō] all nations, Go ye therefore, and teach [mathēteuō] all nations, to make disciples of Christ

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Great Commission Go ye therefore, and teach [make disciples] all nations… Go ye therefore, and teach [make disciples] all nations… Teaching [didaskō] them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: Teaching [didaskō] them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: The mission of the church is to teach people in all nations what it means to be a follower of Christ.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS What is the first step to becoming a disciple of Christ? Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS In the Early Church As the early church carried out the Great Commission they did not distinguish between being a Christian and being a disciple of Christ. As the early church carried out the Great Commission they did not distinguish between being a Christian and being a disciple of Christ. In fact the word “Christian” was used by unsaved people to characterize those who followed Christ. In fact the word “Christian” was used by unsaved people to characterize those who followed Christ.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Apostle John expected those who were part of the church to continue in the way of Christ their entire life.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us : but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us : but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS The Great Commission Go ye therefore, and teach [make disciples] all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Go ye therefore, and teach [make disciples] all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS In Acts 2 Who was baptized?

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Only the Repentant Acts 2:37-38 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS In Acts 2, those who were baptized were added to the church. Which is God’s plan.

P ASTOR S EAN H ARRIS Study your NT Christ loved the church Christ loved the church Christ died for the church Christ died for the church The apostles planted and wrote letters to churches The apostles planted and wrote letters to churches Churches took care of people Churches took care of people Pastors led churches; deacons served in churches Pastors led churches; deacons served in churches Missionaries were sent out from churches Missionaries were sent out from churches Churches conducted sanctifying church discipline Churches conducted sanctifying church discipline