Who Do you Follow? Becoming A Disciple

Where are we headed? Matthew 28:18–20 (ESV). 3 weeks The Nature of Discipleship

1. Who you follow. Becoming a disciple.

2. What following look like. Being and making disciples together.

3. Where we going. Multiplying disciples

Discipleship - Who You Follow

1. The Definition

2. The Destination

3. The Decision

The Definition – Jesus first disciples Mark 1:14-20

· Definition – a disciples is a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

· Distinctions: different from a fan (admirer) or a student (studies and knows a lot about)

o A disciple is an apprenticeand adjusts their lives to become like their teacher.

o Example - From fan to follower. 1982 wrestling camp. Gable Trained.

· ‌Mark 1:17-18 they left their nets and followed him…

o We all follow someone(s) – parents, teachers, ideologies (people with answers).

o Why we follow. We see in those we follow something we want (value).

o Who do you follow (imitate, order your life around)?

The Destination: Where you are headed. Luke 6:39-40.

· What we hope for – the promise land. (Life with success and significance.)

· Where we end up – Two factors. Luke 6:39-40

1. Being fully trained (more next week).

2. Who is training you.

§ Blind Guides. Proverbs 14:12/Matthew 23:15 twice the sons of hell…

§ Jesus – John 5:19

The Decision: Who will you follow?

· Mark 1:16-18 Jesus’ invitation to follow. Does their decision seem sudden, even rash?

o John 1:46 Phillip to Nathaniel – come and see…. See what they discovered.

· Mark 1:14-15 The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent – Believe in the good news…

o Begin reading the Gospel of Mark

o Commit to attend Gospel of Mark Series Sunday mornings.

o Go through the Mark Study.

o Do it with someone else. Bring a friend…

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