ASSEMBLY BIBLE CLASS FOR TEENS

Discipleship
In
Practice
Contents:

1. The Call of a Disciple

2. The Course of a Disciple

3. The Cross of a Disciple

4. The Conduct of a Disciple

5. The Clean Life of a Disciple

6. The Cost of a Disciple

7. The Communion of a Disciple

8. The Crown of a Disciple

By
Christian Believers Assembly
Boriwali

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Class-1 The Call of a Disciple
Read: Acts 9:1-6

Here we have an inspired account of an encounter of Saul with the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
How amazing it is to note that the Lord chose to meet him, while he was going all against Him
and His people. His mercy reaches beyond our preconceived notions and norm. Indeed He is a
merciful God!

We find it was a day of an about turn in the life of Saul, for what he went and what he became.
A disciple is he who has had an encounter with the Lord, for salvation and relation. Here in this
account the good Lord reveals who is a true disciple? What are the marks of a true discipleship?
And what is expected of every follower of Christ in being His true disciple? In other words, here
we have very vital and fundamental things concerning the disciple of the Lord. Let us study as
the Spirit of God reveals to us:

Who is a True Disciple?

a) A disciple is he who KNOWS the Lord (v.5)

b) A disciple is he who LONGS to follow the Lord on His terms (v.6)

c) A disciple is he who FOLLOWS both:

a. The Lord and His Way of Living
b. The Master and His Message
c. The Teacher and His Teaching

d) A disciple is he who is KNOWN by the Lord himself, as well.

a. As the Lord said of Saul here.
b. Read John 2:23-24; 2Tim 1:9 and 2Tim 2:19

What the Spirit of God reveals in the case here is seen as universally to be true of every real
disciple of the Lord. We learn three vital truths of a disciple, in that:

a) He is a VESSEL (v.15)
b) He is a VEHICLE (v.15b) and
c) He is a VICTIM (v.16)

Firstly, a true disciple of the Lord is His Vessel (v.15a). The Lord Himself said it and hence it
is important for us to heed to it. It is referred to be:

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a) A Chosen Vessel (v 15a). Besides the sovereign will and purpose of the God we find
it is due to Saul acknowledging Jesus as ‘Lord’, and that too not just once but twice
(v.5-6). For the scripture says, no one can call Jesus as Lord but by the Holy Spirit.

a. Who were his ‘Lords’ otherwise?

i. The Law
ii. Gamaliel, the teacher of the Law.
iii. The Leaders of Israel
iv. The Sanhedrin authorities
v. He himself, as he yielded to do what he desired to do, being zealous.

b. Who is his ‘Lord’ now? The Lord Jesus Christ. What a transformation, he
forsook all his previous Lords, who ruled over him, his very self. But now
acknowledging only one Lord, and that is the Lord Jesus. Does it not remind
us of Rom 10:9, ‘if thou shall confess with thine mouth, Jesus as Lord,
believing in thine heart that the Lord has raised Him from the dead, thou shall
be saved. And that is where the life of a true disciple begins.

c. Are you born again? Do you Jesus as the only Lord of your life? Have you
made an about turn in your life? Did you forsake all previous lords and their
Lordship in your life? Have you accepted but one Lord and His Lordship
that is the Lord Jesus Christ?

d. If not, then pause for a while. Consider your sins, its penalty as the eternal
death (Rom 3:23, 6:23) and no way of escape. But God loved you in the
person of Jesus Christ, who loved you and died instead of you on the Cross
according to scriptures, was buried and rose again on the third day according
to scriptures (1Cor 15:3-4), and now if you too confess your sins,
acknowledge the death of Lord Jesus Christ was for you personally, and that
He is alive, and accept Him in your heart as Lord, you shall be saved. May
the good Lord help you to make this decision.

e. And if you have made that decision, praise be unto God, but consider your
ways now. Does He have complete Lordship in your life? The lessons are
worth learning for us.

b) A Called Vessel (v.15).

i. The very word vessel denotes that the Lord intended to put something
in it. Saul later called Paul, when wrote to the church at Corinth and to
Timothy reveals some of it. Read 2Cor 4:7-9; 2Tim 2:20-21.

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Secondly, He is a Vehicle to bear the Name of the Lord (V.15b). A disciple is called to bear
the name of the Lord. It is to bear His witness of His name. Which would mean to us what we
read in Ex 20:7, ‘thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain…’ An example of that
is found in the life of Jacob when he deceived his father to rob the blessings of his elder brother
Esau. How he told lies after lies, four in all but when questioned by old father Isaac, ‘how did
you find it so soon my son?’, he bluntly said, the Lord thy God has brought it to me. he has taken
the name of the Lord in vain.

As a disciple of the Lord, do you realize that anything that you do or say either honours the name
of the Lord or dishonours? A disciple is he who bears the name of the Lord, but bears to honour
it, glorify it. It is also said that he shall bear the name before whom? The gentiles, kings and
Israel. That is to say, a disciple is a witness of the Lord to everyone and everywhere.

Thirdly, He is to be a Victim of the Enemy (v.16). That every true disciple will have to face
opposition, difficulties and trials in their life of faith. He is going to be affected by the world and
the devil. One needs to know this fact and shall not be perplexed when such situation comes and
should be prepared for this.

Further, we see the practical demonstration of these three aspects of life of a true disciple in
the word ‘Christian’ in NT. It is used three times and at each instance it speaks of these three
aspects.

a. As a Vessel -Acts 11:26 -at Antioch

b. As a Vehicle -Acts 26:28 -before King Agrippa
c. As a Victim -1Peter 4:16 -in real life

Ultimately, as we look at the very person of Christ, the same is true.

-How He came in this world, as a vessel filled with grace and truth (John 1:14), love and
kindness, compassion and kindness. There was none like Him. As it is written the
volume of the law of the Lord. Those who saw Him, heard Him, believed in Him. Truly
a vessel clean and pure, sinless and perfect. There is none like Him. He was completely
dedicated and submitted to the cause of His coming, the redemption of all of us.

-But then He is seen as a vehicle, he travelled beyond human possibilities to comprehend,

from heaven to earth, who brought the message of God to us, preached the forgiveness of
sins by faith in Him.

-To bring about the salvation of mankind, he became the victim of the enemy, even to the
death of the cross. There was none like Him who suffered all ill, ridicule and shame.

Beloved, the same is desired of any who intend to follow the Lord. Are you aware of it? are you
prepared for it? Then you shall be a true disciple of Christ.

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Class-2 The Course of a Disciple
When we read book of Acts and in the epistles we notice that there is a definite course,
path of a disciple identified as we consider the titles ascribed to a follower of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Let us evaluate them in their context. And while doing that notice that those appears to
be the steps of maturity in the life of a true disciple.

1. The Saved Ones (Acts 2:47):

a. Added by the Lord to the church as trophies of divine grace.

b. Titus 3:5-6 and Eph 2:8-9.

2. The Believers (Acts 5:14):

a. Saved by faith and now learns living by faith. Learned to exercise the faith in
daily life. It is living what one is learning.

b. The emphasis is on belief.

c. A true disciple of the Lord is prepared to embrace what is acceptable to the Lord
and quick to forsake what is hated by the Lord.

3. The Disciples (Acts 11:26a):

a. Now as in the school of the Master being taught the deeper things of God.

b. Manifesting (as here in the context of the Christians of Antioch)-

i. Zeal for the Gospel
ii. Filled with the grace
iii. It is visible in routine life
iv. Eager to assemble with the church
v. Ready to learn the Word
vi. Exercising the God-given gifts for the good of fellow believers.
vii. Prompt to practice Christian giving.

4. The Christians (Acts 11:26b):

a. His life of faith and following the Lord is stepped up.

b. Now as ‘Christ in us’ or Christ ones’

c. Knowing the three secrets through Apostle Paul’s life:
i. Who am I? -sense of being (Acts 26:29)
ii. Whose am I? -sense of belonging (Acts 27:23)
iii. Whom I service? -sense of bearing (Acts 27:23b)

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 5. The Saints (1Cor 1:2):
a. Being saved, now

b. Being set apart (life of separation)

i. Separation from sin
ii. Separation to God
iii. Heb 10:10

6. The Brethren:

a. Faithful Brethren (Col 1:2):

i. Be Honest (Matt 25:21)

b. Holy Brethren (Heb 3:1):

i. Be Holy (1Pet 1:15-16)

c. Beloved Brethren (1Thes 1:4):

i. Be Loving/Humble (Jn 13:33-34)

Therefore a disciple is he who steps up from salvation to live a saved life in this pervert and
crooked world. It is more of detaching from the world and attaching to the Lord. How
wonderful it is! Don’t you desire to grow in maturity, in your daily walk with the Lord? Then
are you the true disciple of the Lord.

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Class-3 The Cross of a Disciple
Please Read: Luke 9:23 and Matt 11:29.

We immediately notice that the Lord Jesus Christ gave TWO great symbols of commandments to
a true disciple.

“If any man would come after ME, let him deny himself, take up his CROSS daily and follow
ME” and “Take MY YOKE upon you, and learn of ME; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and
ye shall find rest unto your souls” Notice both the cross and the yoke are made of wood.

The Comparison:

The cross is a vertical piece of wood while the same is horizontal in the yoke. The former is the
picture of submission, submitting to the Lord for salvation while the latter is the picture of
service and of a total surrender to the Lord for service. And when you put both together you
have a picture of real discipleship.

The Teachings:

The Cross teaches us the truth of the Gospel, in that:

a) One is saved by hearing and believing of the Gospel (1Cor 15:1-4)

b) Then it is expected that one should live the life as it becomes the Gospel (Phil 1:27)
c) All because he knows the ultimate is by the Gospel (Rom 2:16)

Notice that the cross is the only solution for all problems of man. You see Christ being crucified
on Christ, instead of me then am I crucified with Him? am I dead to sin, Satan, flesh and world?
Is it my daily experience. A true disciple is aware of this and lives accordingly.

While the Yoke speaks that we are not left alone in Christian life to life. Christ Himself is
pleased to live along, bearing the yoke along side. It is then the life of a true disciple is lived out
rightly before the world. When you talk of Yoke, consider Deut 22:9-11 where God prohibits
three things:

a) Do not sow diverse kinds of seed - No Mixed Teaching

b) Do not yoke ox and donkey together – No Mixed Toiling
c) Do not wear a garment of diverse sorts – No Mixed Testimony

We remember what Apostle Thomas said, ‘except I see the wounds in hands and feet and put my
hand in His side, I will not believe’. As if the world today is saying the same concerning
Christians, they want to see a real Christian, a true disciple, who is taking the cross and yoke and
living a life of great witness before the world that they might know Christ is the only solution for
salvation and there is power of Christ seen in our transformed lives. May the good Lord enable
you and me to be so.

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Class-4 The Conduct of a Disciple
Scripture: “Lord, what will Thou have me to do?” (Acts 9:6).

If paraphrased, “Lord, how do you desire me to conduct myself”

How important and thoughtful that statement is. For a conduct of a disciple is revealing his true
nature. Broadly speaking, this could be studied in the light of, our conduct toward: Christ,
Family, Church and Society or world at large. In this class we shall consider the first and the
foremost that is our conduct toward Christ. A true disciple of the Lord is one who is mindful of:

a) The Presence of Christ

b) The Pre-eminence of Christ
c) The Precept of Christ
d) The Purpose of Christ and
e) The Power of Christ

a) The Presence of Christ. The Lord has promised us His

a. Personal Presence (Matt 28:19-20).

i. But note His promise of ‘lo’ I am with you is preceded with a ‘go’ and
preach the gospel.

b. Collective Presence (Matt 18:20).

i. But note His promise of presence is to them:
1. Who are gathered by the Holy Spirit
2. Who are together
3. Who come in His Name.

Hence it is very vital. For anything I do be it reading scriptures, prayer, fellowship,

ministry, whatsoever, if it is without His presence then all of it is just an activity and has
no blessings of any sort. So is the picture of the church at large in the last days, as church
of Laodicea.

b) The Pre-eminence of Christ. Whether you give Him the first place or not, He is pre-
eminent in all things; but if you do, you have the choicest blessings of the Lord. In simple
terms this can be assessed in our daily life and conduct by ascertaining:
a. Who gets the glory? Put it all to the glory test.
b. Whose interest increase? John 3:30.
c. Who is first? Luke 9:59, 61.

Ex. They say, God first, family second, world next etc. But that is wrong. For we
know:

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 - It is Christ first because He is Alpha
- It is Christ last for He is Omega
- It is Christ best for He is all in between.

Therefore, a true disciple is one who gives and lives to give first place to the Lord in all
his conduct.

c) The Precepts of Christ. When we read in the context of Acts 9:10 and ahead. How sad
for a disciple of the Lord like Ananias to hear so many other voices than to jump with joy
on hearing the voice of the Lord, confirming the changed life of Saul. A disciple is never
with a critical spirit. A disciple is one who gives first place to the voice of Christ, before
any other voices, opinions, theories, traditions, customs and manners. Whose voice do
you bend to most? Note:

a. Rule of the Disciple is the Word of God.

b. Role/Language of the Disciple is:

i. ‘What saith the scriptures?’
ii. ‘for it is written’ (Matt 4:4, 7, 10)
iii. ‘God willing’ (James 4:13-15)
iv. Read also 2Tim 3:16-17; John 12:48.

d) The Purpose of Christ. We learn the purpose and ministry of Christ was to reach the
unreached, preach of the kingdom of heaven, prepare a people for His Name. then who is
a disciple? It is he who enjoins himself in the ministry and purposes of his master.
Apostle John says in 1John 4:17, a disciple is one who is here as HE was. If we are here
in his place then:
a. Am I involved in his purposes?
b. Am I witnessing for Him? Leading the souls to Christ?
c. Am I building with Him?
d. Am I battling with Him and defeating the enemy?
e. Am I overcoming sin, temptation and world?

e) The Power of Christ. God has promised His power as:

a. Power of Gospel (Rom 1:16)
b. Power of Godliness (2Tim 3:5)
c. Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)
d. Power of Resurrection (Phil 3:8-10)
e. Power of Holy, Honest and Humble life.

Beloved it is real and it is available. A true disciple is one who makes sure that
nothing stands in between him and the Lord, to miss this power.

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Class-5 The Clean Life of a Disciple
Scripture: James 1:22-27 “Keeps himself” and James 1:14-15, 16 “Be not deceived”.

We are in a sinful body, with the flesh and old nature still at work and the sinful world, full of
evil and wicked things. How important it is also to know that the Lord who resides in us, calls us
as the temple of the Holy Spirit and that we should maintain a holy life. Therefore the sexual
indulgence prior to marriage is known as fornication and out side of marriage is adultery. It is a
very powerful tool of the devil. Many mighty have fallen. We need to guard ourselves.

So Apostle Paul says, walk in the spirit, make no provision to gratify the desires of the flesh (Gal
5:13) and advises young Timothy, not to linger, pray at point of temptation and lusts but flee
youthful lusts (2Tim 2:22).

David is the good example for us to learn from his mistakes and also his makeover. He reveals it
in Psa 19:12-13, that none falls directly in great transgression. There is definite cycle of it: It
begins with-

a) Secret sins, which if continued for a period of time leads one to

b) Presumptuous sins and that would further take to
c) Dominating sins and lead ultimately in
d) Great transgressions. In the same verses he is making four pleas.

For he knew by experience, as long as he tried to hide, he suffered a great loss. As written in
Prov 28:13. It is confessing and forsaking that receives the mercy of God. He therefore,
repented, confessed, forsook and enjoyed complete freedom and liberty. He could be called as
‘man after God’s own heart’.

Ways to keep self clean:

a) Keep your inlets (the eyes and ears). For what you feed in will trouble you.(Job 31:1)

b) Beware of loneliness; learn to make it full of Christ.

c) Feed and meditate on good things (Phil 4:8-9)

d) Flee from temptations.

e) Share with someone reliable, spiritual to help you and pray with you.

f) Give yourselves to spiritual things and

g) Spend more time with likeminded believers.

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Class-6 The Cost of a Disciple
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35.

Reading the passage many questions would arise in our minds. Who then is the true disciple of
the Lord? Why does the Lord demand such a high standard? After all why is the cost attached to
the discipleship? What the elements of cost involved in true discipleship? And so on. Let us first
know the following:

a) A disciple must know that there is a price to pay in following the Lord.

b) This is to check out the superficial ones.

c) He was going to get rid of the chaff and gather the wheat in his barns.

d) The Lord is not interested in number, quantity but the quality.

An outline of the passage of Builder building:

a. The Construction of Tower

b. A foundation (v29)
c. A form (v28)
d. A fashioning (v28-29)

e. The Cost of Construction

f. Cost of Surrender (v26)
g. Cost of Sacrifice (v27)
h. Cost of Sufferings (v29)

b) The Consideration

The Elements of Cost in Discipleship:

a) It is very needful. For the Lord emphasis three times else ‘cannot be my disciple’ (v26,
27, 33).

b) In v26 the reference is to give first place to God, the spiritual over the natural relations
(Matt 10:37). As explained in Luke 9:59-62.

c) Notice it is a matter of building a tower, which is seen by all so to be witness before all.

d) The major cost of foundation is laid and paid by the Lord Himself (Isa 28:16, 1Cor 3:10)

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e) That we are to build on it alone.

f) It is a tower and not a palace or mansion. Which speaks of having and living an open and
transparent life at all times. There should be no double standard.

g) The fashioning of the tower has to be according to the Master Plan, given to us in the
word of God. As in 2Pet 1:5-7, keep building on faith, progress on it.

h) As a disciple check whether you are ready to make a complete and unconditional
surrender?

i) Are you ready to make sacrifice? Bearing the cross, ready to be put to shame before
friends and foes.

j) It is by denying self.

k) Are you prepared to suffer, being forsaken, outcast and neglected (Heb 13:12-13)

l) It is to complete the work. Completed work is a witness and worth. Living till the end.
Knowing 1Cor 15:58.

m) A disciple is aware of the battle with flesh, world and Satan.

n) A disciple must be armed with the spiritual weapon (Eph 6)

o) It is a daily battle, and one needs to be prepared to face it daily.

p) Do not live today, on the victory of yesterday. (Ex. Of victory over Jericho but defeat
before Ai (Joshua)

q) Remember it is the Lord’s battle. He will fight for us. He will give us the needed grace
and strength as we spend time with Him.

r) The battle is already won, and a disciple needs to claim the victory in the blood of the
Lord Jesus Christ.

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Class-8 The Communion of a Disciple
Scripture: Gen 18:1; Gen 19:1

Abraham Sat, but where, when and why answers a great deal for a true disciple need to be
focused upon. We find he sat in the plains of Mamre. Gen 13:18 tells us that it is near Hebron.
The meaning of both words, Hebron which means fellowship and Mamre which means fatness,
speaks to us that the communion of a disciple with the Lord produces fatness. This means the
blessings of God. And only Holy Spirit can cause it to happen in our lives. Notice the practical
effect it had in his life. Besides, communion with the Lord is not to put:

a. More knowledge in our heads

b. Holier than thou attitude
c. Increase a spiritual pride in us. but

It is meant to have the following practical effect as it was in case of Abraham.

a) He Sat.
a. That implies he was resting. Matt 11:28. Greater the communion, greater is the
rest. On the other hand we see men of the world running helter sceltar, restless
and discontent.

b. He is waiting. In anticipation. So should be every disciple of the Lord in

communion with Him experience true rest from the Lord and contentment. And
living in anticipation of the coming of the Lord.

b) He Sat at the Tent door.

a. Tent in the life of Abraham is always accompanied with an altar. A good picture
of a believer in communion with the Lord.
b. Tent shows that he viewed the world as temporary and self as stranger and
pilgrim in this world.
c. Tent could be easily pitched or packed, shows his availability for the Lord. But
further,

c) He Sat at the Tent door in the Heat of the Day.

a. Day speaks of light. A life lived in day, light, open and transparent. John 3:20-
21.
b. Heat, speaks of the difficult time of the day, inconvenient and difficult
circumstances. While all the rest long to live a life of ease and comfort. Here is a
disciple living in communion, as pilgrim, temporary, being available for the Lord
ready to live transparent life in spite of trying situations of the life.
c. That is what is expected of the true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Notice the Result:

a) His faith turned into sight. And the same is going to take place with us too.
b) His waiting came to an end.
c) The heat also came to an end.

Soon the Lord returns, and the same is going to be our experience, if as a true disciple, we are
living like that of Abraham.

Abraham ran to meet them. What would be your response at the coming of the Lord?

Now compare all this with that of Gen 19:1, where we find Lot also sat. but what a sad
picture, because it is completely contrary. He sat at the gate of Sodom, at even. Being out of
communion, he was fettered in sin and humanism, that’s what Sodom means. He was visited by
only two angels, that too with a message of judgment.

Whom would your life picture today? May we be found in communion with its practical effect in
our life, like that of Abraham. Will you decide to live for the Lord?

Then you shall be a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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SOCIAL NETWORKING AND BELIEVERS ???

Face book is a ‘Social Networking’ website as also are Myspace, Orkut, LinkedIn, twitter, etc.
Starting off after the advent of the new millennium, these have become so popular that a
website like Facebook has around 500 million active users with around 12 million users in India
itself (by the time you read this the no. would have increased by about a million or so)

Youngsters consist of a majority of Face book users. And with the introduction of newer 3g
capable cell phones in the market, it is a common sight to find a young guy or girl hooked on to
their cell phones either updating their profile or commenting on others’ up-loads. As if texting
and chatting for hours together wasn’t enough to ‘kill time’ as it is commonly said, these things
are adding to the time being wasted.

1. Firstly, regarding the content on Face book. You may say that you have a ‘clean’ profile, but
what about your friends? If any one of them uploads anything objectionable, will that not be
shown on your webpage? Not all your friends are believers, and you can never control what they
upload. Moreover can you show the content of your profile to your parents? I’m sure 90% of you
will say a big NO.

2. You may also argue that it is completely safe and has better privacy settings compared to
the other social networking websites which had loopholes or ‘bugs’ as they are called. But it is a
well known fact that Face book has been hacked many-a-times by hackers. Well, considering the
fact that top secret defense documents having a multi-level security are being hacked and posted
on the internet, what is your face book profile in comparison to that!

3. Thirdly, the time factor. Almost all youngsters check their profile a couple of times a week
with many of them checking it every day. Isn’t that addiction? When people smoke /drink a
couple of times a week regularly are said to be addicted to it, is it not the case with social
networking or Facebook, for that matter?

4. Why do we need to socialize in the first place? We should rather go to the brethren
themselves and meet them personally. Moreover, we should spend some quality time in
fellowship with the brethren than wasting precious hours doing worthless thing with the people
of this world (Psalms 84:10). Rather than sitting in a secluded spot and staring on a screen and
tapping our fingers off, we should spend that time with our family doing something constructive.
Think of the last time you spoke to your family members and had a good time together . I’m sure
that many parents are longing to see the day when you spend your free time with them instead of
being hooked on to a screen.

5. Many older brethren are supporting these things nowadays. There have been times when
after preaching to/teaching youngsters, you hear them saying,” You can add me on Facebook, or
follow me on twitter”. But Praise be to God , I have heard preachers both young and old, a

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majority of them , who, (holding on to the word , even in these times of the so-called
‘liberalism’) exhort us to abstain from it.

6. If you say that you want to use Facebook as a tool to share the Gospel , well, here’s some
news for you. Facebook is censoring Bible verses posted on your ‘wall’. We have no idea what
they plan to do in the near future but such is the state at present. And most importantly, don’t
try to be a Demas who went into the world to preach but ended up being a part of it (2Timothy
4:10) or for that instance, Lot, who landed up in Sodom(a picture of the world) after initially
going to the plains of Jordan .

Brethren, please let us abstain from these things. Be not carried away. Avoid this pit fall and
subtle trap. Flee these things. What Apostle John says in 1 John 2:15-17 is what we should
remember. Note the positives & uplift your spiritual values by:

a. Abiding in scriptures for doctrine, discipline and duty (2Tim 3:16-17).

b. Associating with the brethren in fellowship (Psa 133:1)
c. Attributing to the good of assembly testimony by active participation.
d. Avoiding false teachers and teachings (2John 10-11)
e. Attempting great things for God. (1Cor 15:58)
f. Asking the Lord for every sense of direction-prayerfulness (1Thess 5:17)
g. Acknowledging the goodness of God (1Thess 5:18)

You will encounter initial difficulties, being scorned and becoming a laughing stock. Do not
worry. Be courageous (Pr 28:1) and claim, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens
me” (Phil 4:13). God always has a preserved number who do not fall prey to the wiles of devil.
By His grace I am one, will you be the next? If not you, then who? If not now, then when?

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Class-9 The Crown of a Disciple
Scripture: Matt 10:24-25.

“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his Master, and the servant as his Lord”.

The Reward:

The Lord Himself:

a) Building a home for us (John 14:1-3)

b) Coming to receive us (1Thes 4:16-18)

c) Saying to us –come up hither (Rev 4:1-2)

d) Giving the rewards to us (at Christ-Throne) (1Cor 3)

e) Wiping the tears (Rev 21:4)

f) Reigning and we with him, for all eternity.

The Crowns:

a) The Incorruptible Crown (1Cor 9:25)

b) The Crown of Rejoicing (Phil 4:1)

c) The Crown of Righteousness (2Tim 4:8)

d) The Crown of Life (James 1:12; Rev 2:10)

e) The Crown of Glory (1Pet 5:4)

Brethren, will you take these classes seriously and be a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
God Bless you. Maranatha!!!

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