To Be A Disciple

18 John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting; and they came and said to Him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?”

Matthew 10:24 NASB95

24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master.

Disciple ---- Discipline

Discipline: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior - controlled behavior resulting from such training. - an activity providing mental or physical training

Proverbs 12:1 NASB95

1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.

Hebrews 12:11 NASB95

11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

1 Timothy 4:7 NASB95

7 But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

Is discipline necessary?

1 Corinthians 9:27 NASB95

27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

What about an undisciplined person?

Proverbs 29:15 NASB95

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

2 Thessalonians 3:11 NASB95

11 For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.

2 Thessalonians 3:6–7 NASB95

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you,

A true disciple wants to follow the disciplines needed to become like the master

How to identify a true disciple of Jesus

Luke 14:26–27 NASB95

26 “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. 27 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

Luke 14:33 NASB95

33 “So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.

John 8:31 NASB95

31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine;

John 13:35 NASB95

35 “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

How to be a true disciple of Jesus approved by God

2 Timothy 2:15 NASB95

15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

1 Corinthians 11:18–19 NASB95

18 For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among you; and in part I believe it. 19 For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.

2 Corinthians 10:17–18 NASB95

17 But he who boasts is to boast in the Lord. 18 For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NASB95

4 but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts.

James 1:12 NASB95

12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.