Jesus' Invitation
In John 15:12–16, Jesus calls His disciples this instead of servants.
What are friends?
What is a simple definition of a disciple?
What is a learner or follower?
As a boy, Jesus listened and asked questions in this place.
What is the temple?
Proverbs 27:17 states Iron Sharpens Iron, so ______.
What is one person sharpens another (should be making you better and helping you grow).
Proverbs 24:30–34 describes a neglected field belonging to this kind of person.
What is a sluggard (lazy person)?
God promises us this in Hebrews 13:5-6 and it gives us confidence.
What is that He will never leave or forsake us?
John 13:34–35 says the world will know we are disciples by this.
What is if you love one another?
Jesus used this tree to teach lessons about readiness and discernment. Matthew 24:32
What is the fig tree?
Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:29 to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for He is gentle and humble in heart and you will find _______________.
What is rest for your souls?
Luke 9:57–62 shows that following Jesus may require giving up comfort and personal ______.
What are plans or priorities?
What did Jesus say disicples must do before following him (Luke 14:25-33)?
What is count the costs?
John 15:8 says we glorify the Father by bearing much ______.
What is Fruit?
Hebrews 5:8 says Jesus learned this through suffering.
What is obedience?
Hebrews 3:13 instructs believers to do this daily to avoid hardened hearts.
What is encourage one another?
Romans 12:1–2 calls believers to offer themselves as a living ______.
What is sacrifice?
Before following Jesus, we should think carefully about the ______.
What is the cost?
Remaining in Jesus’ love is connected to obeying His ______.
What are commandments?
Proverbs 4 teaches that we must guard this above all else.
What is the heart?
Proverbs 11:14 states: For lack of guidance a nation falls, but bictory is won through many________.
What is advisers?
Denying yourself means surrendering your own ______.
What is will (or self-centered desires)?
Jesus uses the example of building a tower to teach about this.
What is careful commitment before following Him?
These three together identify a true disciple: obedience, love, and ______.
What is fruitfulness?
Remaining teachable protects you from this outcome.
What is going astray or making poor decisions?
Hebrews 13:7 says to remember, honor, and imitate the faith of the _____________who taught you the word of God.
What is spritual leaders?
Taking up your cross daily represents a willingness to do this.
What is die to self and follow Jesus faithfully?