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Text: Luke 14:15-35
I. Introduction
What does it mean to be a Disciple of Christ?
Is there any difference between an Indoctrinated Christian and a Discipled Christian?
II.
What is the Difference?
A. Common view of Discipleship (www.thefreedictionary.com/disciple):
i. one of the personal followers of Christ (including his 12 apostles) during his earthly life
ii.
one who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.
iii.
an active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.
iv. a follower of the doctrines of a teacher or a school of thought
a) Exodus 21: 1-6
b) Deuteronomy 5:17-20
B. Disciple—(μαθητής) mathētēs—“student”
i.
Many different types of students
ii.
Student A:
a) Does homework on time
b) Pays attention in class, takes notes
c) Studies for tests
d) Not disruptive
e) Gets straight A's
f) Actively engaged: asks questions/for help when needed
iii.
Student B:
a) Does all the above
b) Desires knowledge for knowledge's sake, not just a grade
c) Asks questions outside of the required material
d) Strives to retain the material, rather than regurgitate
e) Looks to apply the material in his/her life; achieves lifelong learning skills
iv.
As a teacher, which student would you rather have?
C. The difference is in the commitment and motivation
i.
Dr. Bradshaw's “Commitment” speech
a) have to decide what's important to you
b) do the right things (ie.
Follow the “doctrine”)
c) make sacrifices, and learn how to study
ii.
Student B is a disciple—requires sacrifice and commitment
iii.
It's the difference between dating and marriage
a) the commitment and cost are both higher
b) The dating vows: “I _____, take you ______, to be my hot date.
To have and to hold, at least for today, for better, for best, for richer, for fame, in beauty and in health, to like and to look at, 'till you anger me or I find someone better.
And hereto I pledge you my temporary faithfulness.”
c) your motivation cannot come from physical attraction or money, it has to be true love
iv.
The irony is that Student B (and the married person) does better on the tests than Student A, by not focusing on the tests, but instead on the learning process.
III.
How does a Discipled Christian's life differ from an Indoctrinated Christian's life?
A. Case Study #1: Luke 14:15-35
i. “...they all alike began to make excuses...”
a) all legitimate excuses,
b) but excuses don't get people saved
c) God may send someone else, but you will answer for your excuse
d) Story of Ester: “If you don't, God will bring us deliverance from somewhere else...But who knows if you were sent to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
ii.
Someone else received the blessing of the banquet
a) Those who serve themselves and make excuses reap unhappiness and discontentment
b) Those who serve God and others reap joy and contentment
iii.
Characteristics of the Disciple:
a) They've counted the cost (v.
28)
· The cost is large: family, status, comfort, etc.
· Don't make an emotional commitment without considering the cost, or you will not make it
b) They've chosen to follow regardless
· Missionary in Kenya
· Chose to take his family, b/c they're “safer in Africa, in the center of God's will than in America outside of God's will.”
B. Case Study #2: Prakash Yadav
i. Hindu background
ii.
Converted to Christianity at about age 22
iii.
Pastors small missions in Delhi, India
iv.
Lived in a one room apartment
v. Beaten by his townspeople for distributing tracts and Bibles
C. Case Study #3: Stephen Curtis Chapman
i. Wrote song named “Yours”
ii.
Added a verse after his daughter's death
D. The difference is in the attitude
i. “What is the least I can do to get by?”/“How far can I go before it's a sin?”
ii.
“What else can I be doing to further God's Kingdom?”/“How close can I get to the life God wants me to live?”
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The difference between Student A and B, between one who is Indoctrinated and one who's Discipled is their attitude and commitment.
IV.Conclusion
What would your life look like as a Disciple?
What would you have to give up?
Where/what is your comfort zone?
What excuses are keeping you from committing?
Are you willing to make sacrifices to advance the Kingdom of God? Prakash's “deciding verses” Hebrews 13:5-8.
God will equip those he calls.
“Yours” by Steven Curtis Chapman
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