A Disciple of Jesus Christ: Being a Christian vs Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ [Part 2]

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A Disciple of Jesus Christ: Being a Christian vs Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ [Part 2] Scripture Reflections to Consider: What must happen before we can be a disciple? What does it mean that our God is a Triune God? Why should we be baptized? What is the lifestyle of a disciple? How do you help others and encourage others to be better disciples of Jesus? What does it mean to deny yourself? What do you prioritize in your life? Who are you devoted to? Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you - unless, of course, you fail the test? Matthew 28:18 - Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Matthew 28:19 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:20 - and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:1 - You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:2 - And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Luke 14:25 - Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: Luke 14:26 - "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27 - And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:33 - In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. Luke 9:23 - Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Matthew 16:24 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:25 - For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. Matthew 10:37 - "Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; Matthew 10:38 - and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Ephesians 5:1 - Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children Ephesians 5:2 - and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Romans 12:1 - Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. John 1:12 - Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - Romans 10:13 - for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." John 14:6 - Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

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