“Study Deeply: Do It!” Matthew 20:20-28 January 19, 2020

A disciple is someone who follows closely behind another to learn their ways, their language, their attitudes, their values, their beliefs, what they do, and why they do it for the purpose of becoming like the one they follow.

Historically, disciples of Jesus are called Christians.

“The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” -Acts 11:26

A Christian is someone who follows closely behind Jesus to learn His ways, His language, His actions, His attitudes, His beliefs, what He did/does, and why He did/does it for the purpose of becoming like Jesus.

Discipleship is the process through which a disciple becomes like their master.

“‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.” -Matthew 4:19-20

“Jesus answered, ‘If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’ When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.” -Matthew 19:21-22

Being a disciple of Jesus includes discipling others.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” -Matthew 28:19-20

“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” -1 Corinthians 11:1

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” -2 Timothy 2:2

We are discipled by Jesus directly through the Bible, by the Holy Spirit, and through the lives of others.

Who has discipled you, helping you become like Jesus?

Matthew 20:20-28

You must live as a servant.

You will serve as I serve.

As a Christian we must do what the Master says and live like the Master lives.

Often what we are instructed to do seems unnatural.

A necessary step of being a Christian is obedience.

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” -Luke 6:46