basics to discipleship
Who did Jesus choose to learn from and follow Him?
Jesus (or Jesus chose the twelve disciples).
Which book and chapter contains the memory passage about denying yourself and taking up your cross? (give book and chapter only)
Matthew 16 (or Matthew 16:24–26).
What did some of Jesus' disciples expect the Messiah to do politically? (one sentence)
They expected a political, military leader to save them from enemies/oppose Rome.
Define "Discipleship" in one short sentence (use guide wording).
Being a student of Jesus to become like Him.
The guide lists a character trait taught in Unit 3. Name it.
Dedication.
Give one sentence explaining why people dedicate their lives to Christ (use the study guide idea).
Because we adore Jesus, want to please Him, and are grateful for His love.
Fill in the missing key word: "If anyone would come after me, let him _____ himself."
deny
According to the guide, is the kingdom of God only a future place, or also a present reality? (one sentence)
It is also a present reality.
What does "live in light of eternity" mean? (one sentence)
Living for what is important and will last for eternity—God, truth, people, and good.
Give one practical way a student could show dedication to Christ at school (one sentence).
(Sample) Pray before tests, show kindness, choose honesty, or join a Bible study—any concrete example.
What does it mean to deny yourself? (short answer, 1–2 sentences)
To choose Christ-pleasing things over self-pleasing things.
According to Matthew 16:24–26, what will happen to the person who tries to save their life? (one sentence)
Whoever would save his life will lose it.
What attitude do many people have today toward committing to Christ, as described in the guide?
They want to be good people but avoid committing their lives to Christ.
Define "Dedication" as used in the study guide (one sentence).
Being fully committed to Christ, following Him, and aligning desires, plans, and hopes with His.
The guide mentions Jesus warning the twelve apostles. What did He warn them would happen because of their faith? (multiple-choice style: pick the correct idea in a short sentence)
They would be persecuted and hated for Christ’s sake.
According to the study guide, what is a disciple expected to do as they learn from Jesus?
Learn from Jesus and strive to become like Him.
Quote the two-word phrase from the passage that asks, "What will it _____ a man if he gains the whole world..." (fill both words)
"profit a" (phrase: "profit a man") — acceptable answer: "profit a" (from "what will it profit a man").
Explain in two sentences why "trying to be good without God" is described as a problem.
Because being merely good misses the need for a relationship with God; people remain outside God's kingdom.
What is "narcissism" according to the guide, and why is it harmful? (two short sentences)
Narcissism = focusing all love, interest, attention on yourself; harmful because it separates you from Christ and true life.
Describe in two sentences how culture's message about focusing on yourself conflicts with self-sacrifice.
(Sample) Culture tells people to prioritize self and personal dreams; self-sacrifice asks people to put God's will and others before personal desires.
Explain in two to three sentences how living for Christ rather than yourself leads to an "abundant life" (use reasoning from the guide).
(Sample) Living for Christ aligns life with God's purposes; it brings meaning and relationship with God, which the guide calls an abundant life.
From John 6:67–69 (memory passage in guide), what reason does Peter give for staying with Jesus? (one to two sentences)
Peter: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life; we have believed and come to know that you are the Holy One of God." (paraphrase acceptable)
Using the guide's ideas, describe in two to three sentences how someone can prepare to share the gospel even if it might offend people.
(Sample) Prepare by learning scripture, praying, practicing sharing gently, and trusting God for courage.
Give three examples of things that "living in light of eternity" says are important and will last for eternity (from the guide).
God, truth, people (any three of: God, truth, people, what is good, eternity).
Short answer: How can understanding the kingdom of God help someone choose between serving God or serving the world? (two to three sentences)
(Sample) Understanding the kingdom shows that choices matter eternally; choosing God means choosing relationship and lasting values rather than temporary pleasures.