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Discipleship Myths

Our Great Assignment

Go into all the world and make . ^{Matthew 28:16-20}

So, What Is A Disciple?

Disciple simply means .

Disciple includes those at the and the of the . ^{Matthew 16:24 / John 6:66 / John 19:38}

Disciple does not include those who merely some about Jesus, but don’t actually Him.

The Truth About Discipleship

1. Discipleship is simply taking the next . ^{Matthew 28:18-20 / 1 John 2:3-5 / John 14:15 / Philippians 3:12-14}

2. A disciple and a leader are two . ^{Matthew 20:26-28 / 2 Timothy 2:2}

3. If my discipleship doesn’t produce more , it’s . ^{1 Corinthians 13:1-3 / Revelation 2:1-7 / Mark 12:28-31}

4. A disciple is judged by the , not the . ^{Matthew 7:16-20}

5. The most dangerous place to be is near the . ^{Proverbs 6:16-19 / Luke 18:9-14 / I Corinthians 10:12}

6. No one is , until they’re . ^{John 19:38-39 / Revelation 3:15-20}

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WARM UP

1. We all follow something—whether it’s social media influencers, bands, authors, or trends. What’s something you follow that you’d be a little embarrassed to admit? Why are you drawn to it?

   
   

2. If you could be an apprentice and learn from a master in any field, what would you choose? How do you think this kind of mentor-apprentice relationship compares to discipleship?

   
   

3. What point or idea caught your attention the most in this weekend’s message?

   
   

KNOW IT

1. We learned this weekend that obedience and love are key aspects of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. As you read 1 John 2:3-11, what stands out to you about how these are connected?

   
   

2. Verse 6 says we should “walk as Jesus did.” We recently spent two weeks looking at who Jesus is and what He did. Based on what you know about Jesus, what does it look like to walk as He did in your everyday life?

   
   

3. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. Why do you think love, rather than just knowledge about Jesus, sets a believer apart? What happens when we focus on knowledge but lack love?

   
   

SHARE IT

1. Larry talked about the most dangerous place to be spiritually. How can spiritual success or maturity sometimes become a stumbling block? Have you ever caught yourself comparing your spiritual journey to others instead of focusing on Jesus?

   
   

2. Have you ever thought something was just for “advanced” Christians, only to realize it’s for everyone? If so, what was it and what changed your perspective?

   
   

3. Larry discussed how there is always a next step of obedience. Looking back on your journey, what were some important steps of obedience? As you look ahead, how can you continue to take steps forward in your faith and not become stagnant?

   
   

LIVE IT

1. Larry said that if our discipleship doesn’t produce more love, it’s worthless. Read John 13:34-35. As you seek to follow Jesus, is there someone specific God is challenging you to love? What would that look like in a real, tangible way?

   
   

2. Some weeks, God calls us to take action. Some weeks, we just need to be reminded of His truth. Some weeks, we need to pray more, surrender something, or encourage someone else. Based on this week’s message and where you are in your journey, what’s your take-home step?