Disciples

We are followers of Jesus, which means we are learning to be more like him.

Key Idea: As the ultimate authority, Jesus calls us to come follow him, learn of him, and obey him. As disciples we are continually submitting the entirety of our lives to his authority. We must be committed to learning from him and being led by him; we must be teachable and humble, recognizing that his rule, will, and commands are good.  As we take the posture of a disciple, he is teaching us to be more like him in every area of our lives: our homes, our jobs, our sports, and our hobbies.  Practically, we will learn and be led through communicating with him in prayer, listening to him as we read and study the Bible, and by carefully examining ourselves when we hear the teaching and preaching of God's Word.

Key Verse: Matthew 28:18-20

Key Characteristics:

· We recognize Jesus' authority.

· We submit our whole lives to him.

· We position ourselves as learners.

· We observe (obey) what he commands.

· We are becoming like him.

· Other Verses: Matthew 10:24-25; Luke 6:46-49, 9:23-25, 57-62, 14:25-33; Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 4:12, 12:1-2;

2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:5-8, 1 John 2:3-6