Sunday, October 13, 2024
Matthew 28:18-20 (NLT) – 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
BEING A DISCIPLE
Luke 9:23 (AMP) – And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].
MAKING DISCIPLES
Matthew 4:19 (ESV) – “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men!
Luke 14:27 (NLT) – And if you do not carry your own cross and follow Me, you cannot be My disciple.
John 8:31-32 (NLT) – 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in Him, “You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings. 32 And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.”
Luke 6:46 (NLT) – “So why do you keep calling Me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?