What Is a Disciple?
Luke 5:1-11 & Mark 8:34-35

1. Notes for scripture observations:

a. How many references of the term disciple are present in scripture? 253

b. What are the snyoptic Gospels? Matthew, Mark, and Luke

c. When Jesus uses the term disciple in the Gospels, who is He talking about? The Twelve

1. They died to themselves and gave up their old ways.
a. Mark 8:34-35

2. They were distinctly different than others around them in their lives.
a. Luke 5:30

3. They were called by Christ, not by their own strength
a. Luke 5:11 and Matthew 8:18-22

4. They were living learners (rather than just teacher-student), seeing and doing what Christ did.
a. Read the Gospels!

5. They were to make more disciples and teach them to obey His commands.
a. Matthew 28:19-20

1. Loneliness is on the rise and killing us.

a. "About one in two adults in America reported experiencing loneliness. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic." -- Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation

2. We need connection to spur one another on.

3. We need to commit to learning what it means to follow Christ.

4. Growing means we are challenged in our beliefs and our actions. Are you living in Christlikeness and actively receiving accountability?

1. We need disciple-makers and mentors.

2. If you are joining a group, stick with it for at least one month, if not more.

3. Know where to look for connections
a. Group leader tables in August, December, and April.
b. Download Church Center or go to cwclife.churchcenter.com
c. Ask at the Hub or look at the Connect Center
d. Go to cwc.life/groups and check out our groups

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