Disciples of Christ In the Bible the word is used most often to refer to a follower of Jesus Disciple: “a student” – “a learner” – “a pupil” Richard Thetford.

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Disciples of Christ In the Bible the word is used most often to refer to a follower of Jesus Disciple: “a student” – “a learner” – “a pupil” Richard Thetford

Follow Christ Christ’s Invitation Matthew 4:19 “no strings attached” – our full and dedicated commitment to follow Jesus is a must! Richard Thetford

Follow Christ Must follow in order to serve Him John 12:26 Must faithfully serve Him Matthew 16:24-27; Luke 9:62 Richard Thetford

Will Study Learn from Jesus Matthew 11:28-30 Learning as a student is at the heart of what discipleship means Must Learn Christ Himself Philippians 2:1-5; 3:8; Jeremiah 9:23-24 Richard Thetford

Will Obey Disciples were taught: “to obey all things that I have commanded you” – Matthew 28:20 Obedience is a great privilege! Psalms 40:8 Must obey to be saved Hebrews 9:27; 5:9 Richard Thetford

Will Imitate Him Pattern ourselves after Him 1 John 2:6; Ephesians 5:1 His example – John 13:15 To be like Him – Matthew 10:24-25 Our lives must be lived as a worthy imitation of Him 1 Corinthians 11:1 Richard Thetford

Conclusion Following Christ involves sacrifice Luke 9:23-26 Have we counted the cost? Luke 14:27-33; Matthew 16:26 Once we accept Jesus – we now must listen to Him and obey Him! “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46) Richard Thetford