Disciples Follow Jesus
Big Truth:
Disciples Follow Jesus
Matthew 9:9; 4:19; 8:22; 16:24; John 10:27; 21:22
Bible Verse:
And He said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’
Matthew 4:19
Big Ideas:
- Following Jesus is a life of regular repentance.
- Following Jesus is the overflow of a new identity.
- Following Jesus is a life of sacrifice and surrender.
Bible Passage:
Matthew 4:17-22Influence:
FOCUS: Living in Pursuit
SERIES: Disciple
This series is an overview of what is looks like to be a disciple, following Jesus and calling others to follow Him as well, in the everyday aspects of life. This series includes a few shorter threads of weeks walking through the disciple’s relationship to God’s Word, to prayer, and to the Trinity.
Every student should know:
- Jesus is the only source of life.
- God’s Word is authoritative and applicable for all of life.
- To follow Jesus is to pursue a life of sacrifice and surrender.
Every student should strive to:
- Read through the gospel of John.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Implement regular rhythms of prayer and fasting throughout the semester.
Every student should feel:
- Thankful for the triune God who is worthy.
- Convicted of how deception has led them to disobedience.
- Responsible to use their influence to live for Jesus alone.
Every student should want to:
- Pursue obedience even when faith is a struggle.
- Grow in living in step with the Holy Spirit.
- Live their lives to glorify God the Father.
