DISCIPLE

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DISCIPLE

• A learner, indicating thought accompanied by
  endeavor, in contrast to a teacher (Vine)

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Different Uses

• Of John Then the disciples of John came to
  Him (Mt. 914)
• Pharisees Blind man They they reviled him
  and said You are His disciple, but we are Moses
  disciples (Jn. 928)
• The twelve Mt. 101 111 121
• Those who abide in His word Jn. 831 1334,35
  157,8
• Those who obey Him, Acts 44 61,2,7

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Discipleship, Mt. 1624-26

• Self Denial before can follow, must deny
  self-control (Phil. 25-8)
• Aim serve God fully (Mk. 1017-24)
• Not conditional service If I can serve money
  or pleasure, If I can keep my sinful habits,
  If I can attend when I please, give as I
  please. I - still in control

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Discipleship

• Cross Bearing
• The stake of crucifixion, Mt. 2732
• The crucifixion, 1 Cor. 117,18,23
• The suffering of a Christian, Mt. 1034-39
• Not trouble as part of life, or brought on by
  lack of tact but doing right regardless of the
  shame, disgrace or pain.

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Discipleship

• Following Christ Lk. 923-26
• Christ is the leader, 1 Pet. 221
• Too many difficulties for some too busy, too
  many worldly enticements, too many hypocrites,
  too many excuses!

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Pauls Attitude, Gal. 220

• Identification with Christ, Rom. 63-11
• Empowerment Christ lives in me, Phil. 413 2
  Cor. 416-18
• Manner of Life by faith, 2 Cor. 57
• Motivation who loved me and gave Himself for
  me, Jn. 1232,33