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Discipleship: Following Jesus' Call

The document discusses the call of Jesus to His disciples, emphasizing the necessity of commitment and sacrifice in following Him. It highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual over worldly concerns, as illustrated through various biblical passages. Ultimately, it conveys that true discipleship requires a willingness to give up everything for the sake of Christ.

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Discipleship: Following Jesus' Call

The document discusses the call of Jesus to His disciples, emphasizing the necessity of commitment and sacrifice in following Him. It highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual over worldly concerns, as illustrated through various biblical passages. Ultimately, it conveys that true discipleship requires a willingness to give up everything for the sake of Christ.

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STUDY 46

PURPOSE GOVERNS CREATION

JOHN 6:555-68
Joh:6:65: And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it
were given unto him of my Father.

Joh:6:66: From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.

Joh:6:67: Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away?

Joh:6:68: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the
words of eternal life.

1. Jesus called 12 men to follow Him and be His disciple

MATT 4:18-22

M't:4:18: And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter,
and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

M't:4:19: And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

M't:4:20: And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

M't:4:21: And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee,
and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called
them.

M't:4:22: And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

LUKE 5:1-11

Lu:5:1: And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God,
he stood by the lake of Gennesaret,

Lu:5:2: And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them,
and were washing their nets.

Lu:5:3: And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he
would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the
ship.

Lu:5:4: Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and
let down your nets for a draught.

Lu:5:5: And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have
taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
Lu:5:6: And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their
net brake.

Lu:5:7: And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they
should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to
sink.

Lu:5:8: When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for
I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Lu:5:9: For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes
which they had taken:

Lu:5:10: And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with
Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

Lu:5:11: And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

MARK 3:13-19

M'r:3:13: And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they
came unto him.

M'r:3:14: And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send
them forth to preach,

M'r:3:15: And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

M'r:3:16: And Simon he surnamed Peter;

M'r:3:17: And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed
them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:

M'r:3:18: And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and
James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,

M'r:3:19: And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

LUKE 9:62.

Lu:9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking
back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

2. There were those who were willing to follow Jesus but were unwilling to pay the
price.

MATT 8:19-22
M't:8:19: And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee
whithersoever thou goest.

M't:8:20: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have
nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

M't:8:21: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury
my father.

M't:8:22: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

LUKE 9:57-62

Lu:9:57: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him,
Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

Lu:9:58: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the
Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

Lu:9:59: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and
bury my father.

Lu:9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the
kingdom of God.

Lu:9:61: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them
farewell, which are at home at my house.

Lu:9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking
back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

ISA 5:1-7

Isa:5:1: Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My
wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill:

Isa:5:2: And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the
choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and
he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes.

Isa:5:3: And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem, and men of Judah, judge, I pray you, betwixt
me and my vineyard.

Isa:5:4: What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it?
wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Isa:5:5: And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the
hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; and break down the wall thereof, and it shall be
trodden down:

Isa:5:6: And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up
briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.

Isa:5:7: For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah
his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness,
but behold a cry.

JOHN 6:68

Joh:6:68: Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the
words of eternal life.

1JOHN 2:19-20

1Jo:2:19: They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they
would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest
that they were not all of us.

1Jo:2:20: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

3. To be a DICIPLE OF JESUS CHRIST, you must give up everything.

MATT 10:37-39

M't:10:37: He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that
loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

M't:10:38: And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.

M't:10:39: He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall
find it.

LUKE 9:23-24

Lu:9:23: And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and
take up his cross daily, and follow me.

Lu:9:24: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for
my sake, the same shall save it.

JOHN 12:23-26
Joh:12:23: And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should
be glorified.
Joh:12:24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and
die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

Joh:12:25: He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall
keep it unto life eternal.

Joh:12:26: If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my
servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

4. It was the disciples willingness to lose sight of their lives that made them so
powerful.

1 COR 15:45

1Co:15:45: And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam
was made a quickening spirit.

2 COR 3:6

2Co:3:6: Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but
of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

HEB 4:12

Heb:4:12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged
sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and
marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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The choice of twelve disciples symbolizes the formation of a new Israel, representing the twelve tribes. Across the synoptic Gospels, Jesus intentionally selects twelve to signify continuity and fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel, thus establishing a foundational structure for the new spiritual community he intended to build .

The disciples' abandonment of personal security, such as leaving their jobs and families, underscores their profound dedication. This is evident in their immediate response to Jesus' call to follow him, indicating prioritization of spiritual over material life, a theme recurrent in Matthew, Luke, and Mark .

The 'corn of wheat' metaphor in John 12:24 illustrates that just as a seed must die to produce much fruit, embracing sacrifice or losing one's life for Jesus' sake leads to greater spiritual productivity and eternal life. It signifies the transformative power of self-sacrifice in the Christian faith .

Isaiah 5 uses the imagery of a vineyard to depict God's expectations from Israel. Despite being planted with the choicest vines in a fertile environment, Israel produced 'wild grapes,' symbolizing failure to live up to divine standards despite abundant provision and care. It reflects God's disappointment and underscores the consequences of unmet expectations .

Luke 9:62 underscores the necessity of unwavering commitment in the Kingdom of God. It implies that turning back or being distracted from one's spiritual journey renders one unfit for God's kingdom, emphasizing the importance of concentrated focus and dedication in following Jesus .

Jesus called fishermen like Simon Peter and Andrew to become 'fishers of men,' signifying a transformation from catching fish to gathering people for God's kingdom. This metaphor highlighted the disciples' new spiritual mission while building on their existing skills .

2 Corinthians 3:6 suggests that effective ministry is not merely about adhering to the law ('the letter') but operating through the Spirit, which necessitates transcending personal security. By losing sight of personal lives, ministers become conduits of the Spirit, whose presence and power give true life .

John 6:65-68 suggests that discipleship requires divine intervention as no one can come to Jesus unless enabled by the Father. It emphasizes both divine calling and personal choice, as many disciples chose to leave, showcasing the complexity of commitment to Jesus' teachings .

Matthew 10:37-39 describes discipleship as requiring complete devotion to Jesus, superseding familial and personal attachments. It calls for self-denial and taking up one's cross, indicating that true discipleship involves profound personal sacrifice and prioritization of spiritual commitments over worldly ties .

1 John 2:19-20 differentiates true from false disciples by stating that those who depart from the faith demonstrate they were never genuinely part of it. True disciples have an 'unction from the Holy One' which implies a divine anointment and understanding that perseveres through trials .

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