A Disciple’s Job Description

Introduction:

vv.7-13) Job Responsibilities

Ministry needs in this life will never let up or slow down.

More people follow Jesus to benefit from His ministry than to contribute to His ministry.

Instead of making the people solely dependent upon Himself, Jesus multiplied His work by calling out disciples to follow Him.

vv. 13-19) Essential Requirements

Pursuit — “Whom He desired” — The most humbling aspect of Kingdom work is found in the fact that Jesus doesn’t need us but that He wants us.

Presence — “Be with Him” — Don’t attempt things for Jesus before you have spent time with Jesus.

Purpose — “Send them out to preach” — We participate in Kingdom ministry by sharing with others what Jesus had taught us.

Power — “Having authority to cast out demons” — Ministry is pushing back on Satan’s dominion and ushering in God’s Kingdom.

vv. 20-21) Direct Supervisors// Might change this point

The religious elite would have disapproved regarding the caliber of Jesus’ disciples.

In following Jesus, your church family might prove to be closer than your physical family.

Since you cannot please everyone, seek to find your approval in the eyes of God.

Questions to consider:

Who is before you?

Who is beside you?

Who is behind you?