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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ? Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. (Mt. 4:19) Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me is not

worthy of me. (Mt. 10:38) Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you

will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me. (Lk. 18:22)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ?

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (Jn. 10:27)

If anyone serves me, he must follow me. (Jn. 12:25) If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to

you? You follow me! (Jn. 21:22)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ?

How did the fig tree wither at once? (Mt. 21:20) Why this waste? For this could have been sold for a

large sum and given to the poor. (Mt. 26:9) You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you

say, “Who touched me?” (Mk 5:31)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ?

They were amazed that it would be difficult for those with wealth to enter the kingdom. . . . They were exceedingly astonished, and said to him, “Then who can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” (Mk. 10:23-27)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ? Look, teacher, what wonderful stones. (Mk. 13:1) Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from

heaven and consume them? (Lk. 9:53) Lord teach us to pray. (Lk. 11:1) Turning water to wine: This, the first of his signs, Jesus

did at Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him. (Jn. 2:11)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ? They marveled that he was talking to a woman, but no

one said, “What do you seek?” or, “Why are you talking with her?” (Jn. 4:27)

Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him . . . This is a hard saying; who can listen to it? . . . After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. (Jn. 6:56,60,66)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ?

But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. But they did not understand this saying . . . And they were afraid to ask him about this saying. (Lk 9:43-45, ESV)

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What is it like to be a disciple of Christ?

Disciples make disciples. (Mt. 28:18-20)

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JESUS? YES

CHURCH? YES

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Most common problems with church leaders and followers?

Lack of spirituality, organization, commitment, direction, vision, mission, communication skills, visibility, mentoring, preparation, abusing authority

Tend to manage more than lead They do not like to change or submit.

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Books on leading – 95,220Books on following – 792

120:1 Kent Bjugstad (2004)

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Foundational Questions:

AM I SAVED?

AM I USEFUL?

Darrell Guder (1985)

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THE CHALLENGE:

Every culture has corrupted what it means

to lead and to follow.

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HOW DO WE BECOME BETTER FOLLOWERS AND LEADERS WITHIN THE

BODY OF CHRIST?

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Be prepared for battle! The gospel Paul preached was not man’s gospel. (Gal. 1:11) “I have been crucified with Christ . . .” (2:20). Did you receive the Spirit by law or by faith? (3:2) God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts. (4:6) Though the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for

the hope of righteousness. (5:5)

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Be prepared for battle!.

Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (5:13)

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. (5:16-17)

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Be prepared for battle!.

But the fruit of the Spirt is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. (5:22-23)

If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. (5:25-26)

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