1. Welcome

2. “Spiritual Discipleship”
By J Oswald Sanders

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“Emmanuel Group of Churches Lent Course 2017”

4. Discipleship A Mature Disciple?
Someone who is convinced of the goodness and love of God in all his purposes, and has mastered the art of living everyday life, in every situation, in partnership with Christ on that basis... who continues to learn and grow in Christlikeness.

5. Discipleship A Mature Disciple? Mark 1v16-18 To be a disciple is…
to be Called by Jesus
to follow Jesus
to be Changed
means to let Go

6. Those who hunger & thirst for righteousness
Week 1 The Ideal Disciple
Blessed are…
the poor in spirit
those who mourn
the meek
Those who hunger & thirst for righteousness

7. those who are persecuted for righteousness sake
Week 1 The Ideal Disciple
Blessed are…
the merciful
the pure in heart
the peacemakers
those who are persecuted for righteousness sake

8. Anyone who does not take up their cross… Unceasing Cross-Bearing
Week 2 Conditions of Discipleship
Anyone who does not take up their cross…
Unrivalled Love
Unceasing Cross-Bearing
Unreserved Surrender

9. John 13:35 Week 3 Evidence of Discipleship
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.

10. Evidence of Discipleship
Week 3
Evidence of Discipleship
A Disciple?
A learner of Jesus who accepts the teaching of his Master, not only in belief but in lifestyle…
It involves acceptance of the views and practices of the Teacher and obedience to his commands.

11. The Continuance Principle
Evidence of Discipleship
The Continuance Principle
John 8: 31-32

12. Evidence of Discipleship
The Love Principle
John 13: 34-35

13. Evidence of Discipleship
The Fruit Principle
John 15:7-8

14. Evidence of Discipleship
In your own words, what is a disciple? What is discipleship?
Why does true discipleship require evidence?
How has Jesus commission shaped the way you treat others?
Have you made at least one disciple yet?

15. Evidence of Discipleship
Which of the three principles do you think you are making most progress in at the moment? Why?
Where do you see yourself falling short as a disciple of Jesus?
What does it mean to you to “continue” (abide) in Christ’s Word?
What would motivate you to be a better disciple?