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Disciple vs. Discipleship
(speak to the congregation about being involved, about engaging)
When you think about disciple and discipleship, what is the difference?
If there a difference?
You know we hear about being a disciple of Jesus all the time, but what does it mean?
A disciple is a follower of a teacher.
Discipleship is a person who is a follower and adherent of the doctrines, teaching of another.
In this short passage today you will see that complete commitment is what Jesus is demanding from His followers.
Jesus wants us to count the cost of being a disciple.
Our passage today is going to be broken down as such.
Commitment - Jesus knows the cost (Lk9:57-58)
Commitment - it takes precedence (LK9:59-60)
Commitment - leaves no room for excuses (Lk9:61-62)
Open Bibles to Lk9:57-62
Commitment - Jesus knows the cost
One of the best parts about Bible class is we get to get into the Bible and breakdown scriptures so let’s do this together this morning, first just a few primary questions
Why were the people following Jesus, your thoughts?
Do you think they were following to fill their wants, needs, desires?
Is that wrong?
Or, were they commited to the mission and ready to pick up their cross and follow Jesus?
Now having contemplated on that, let’s break down the passage.
What was said to Jesus (v.57)?
What was said to Jesus (v.57)?
What was Jesus response (v.58)?
Commitment, discipleship has a cost and we need to know, and need to help others to understand the cost.
We need to be willing to pay the price and teach others to be willing to do the same.
But know this, when you obeyed the gospel He gave you the Spirit to do it.
What was the cost (v.58)?
Think about this, is He not calling for them to trust Him, have faith in Him, surrender to Him.
May not be said directly, but seems it is implied.
Commitment - takes precedence
LK9:
What is the objection to following now (v.59-60)?
Now that looks like a good reason to reject the call, doesn’t it?
But think about Jesus statement, what do you think that means?
The physically dead have no ability to hear the Good News and share it with others, but those who are spiritually dead do, so do that!
Commitment takes precedence, but only you can answer the call Jesus gives you.
Only you can make yourself a disciple.
Not on the screen but a couple of questions
what is the point blank statement Jesus makes?
Does Jesus mean hate or what does it mean?
III.
Commitment - no room for excuses
What is the excuse of this other person (v.61)?
What was Jesus response (v.62)?
The call to commitment is a call to follow without excuse, without delay
Lk9:25-26
Lk9:23-24
(insert story about not obeying when knew the calling)
Once you commit you don’t turn back, don’t look back, if you do, you are not fit for the kingdom.
Do you think this is a salvation issue in (v.62)?
Paul warns too, using his life as the illustration.
Commitment to Jesus is far beyond saying “I’m a believer” it is backed by our discipleship, our walk, and that is contrary to the way of the world.
Speaking of walking, we have a few minutes let’s look at some passage about our walk.
Commitment comes with some work doesn’t it?
Diligence and perseverance, protection of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Commitment to Jesus means walking in a manner that is pleasing to Him and is fruit being in every good work.
Oh but He called us, through the gospel into His kingdom and glory
Our walk is one that should glorify Jesus!
Commitment is not always in the big things (like our salvation; our rebirth); but oftentimes in the ordinary things.
Thinks like
Who do you say that I am?
Does your life prove it out?
Are you a disciple of Jesus or just someone who says “I believe?”
Remember (v.62)
(insert illustration about plowing a straight row) - Jesus says the way is narrow (some versions say straight is the path
We may all struggle at times with unbelief in different areas, it is not uncommon.
But may we be like the father who brought his son to Jesus
Mk9:24
But to keep things in context (summarize Mk9:1-22)
(Not on screen)
Transfiguration (vv.1-13)
Man with possessed son (vv.14-22) - brought to Jesus but he was gone and disciples could not cast out the demon.
Mk9:23
Mk9:
M9:24
Do we need to cry out at times to help us in our unbelief?
Even in unbelief, don’t turn back.
We may not understand everything, that is why it is called faith, we are to live and walk by faith!
What can you do to show you are a disciple of Jesus Christ?
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