2. The Disciple
&
Brethren
Brethren

3. Discipleship Defined
Discipleship “Means more in the New Testament than a mere pupil or learner. It is an adherent who accepts the instructions given to him and makes it his rule of conduct.” Jesus had disciples in the sense that they believed and made His teaching the very basis of their conduct. Zodhiates, pg.936

4. A Member Of The Body We are the body of Christ: 1 Cor. 12:27
One body, many members: Corinthians 12:12, 20, 27
We are baptized into one body: Corinthians 12:13
We are united together: Corinthians 1:10

5. A Member Of The Body Benefits of being in the body:
Salvation: Acts 2:47, Ephesians 5:23
Identification with Christ: Romans 12:5
Support and Edification: Hebrews 10:24-25

6. A Member Of The Body Responsibilities of being in the body:
Respect God’s plan and purpose: Romans 12:3-8
Respect the authority of Christ: Ephesians 1:22-23, Colossians 3:17

7. A Member Of The Body Responsibilities of being in the body:
Respect the other members:
Have care for one another: Corinthians 12:25-26
Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace: Ephesians 4:1-6
Do our share: Ephesians 4:16; 2:10

8. My Brother’s Keeper
Love one another: Matthew 22:36-40, Corinthians 13:4-7
Consider one another: Hebrews 10:24, Philippians 2:4
Exhort one another: Thessalonians 5:14, 11, Galatians 6:2

9. My Brother’s Keeper Restore one another: Galatians 6:1, James 5:19-20
Be Kind to one another: Ephesians 4:32
Be a Good Example: 2 Thessalonians 3:9
Forgive one another: Matthew 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13, Matthew 6:14-15

10. A Servant
Jesus came to serve: Matthew 20:28, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:7
The greatest in the Kingdom serve others: Matthew 20:26-27, 23:11-12, Mark 9:35
Paul was a servant: 1 Corinthians 9:19
The Good Samaritan was a servant: Luke 10:25-37

11. A Servant We must be a servant: Galatians 5:13
One who has the heart of a servant is:
Available to serve: 2 Timothy 2:4, John 9:4
Attentive for opportunity: Ecclesiastes 11:4, Galatians 6:10, Romans 12:10-13

12. A Servant
Remember the unprofitable servant: Matthew 24:47-51, 25:14-30
One who has the heart of a servant is:
Takes action: James 2:15-16, Matthew 25:35-40
Is clothed with humility: 1 Peter 5:5, Matthew 18:3-4, Philippians 2:3-4
Faithful in their obligations: Corinthians 4:2

13. Let Us Strive To Act Properly Toward One Another!