Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Discipleship (part II)
January 2nd, 2011Previous |
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Luke 9:23-27
- Emphasize the heart that God wants.
- What are the three demands of discipleship in this verse?
- What does it mean to “deny yourself?”
- What does it mean to “take up your cross daily?”
- What does it mean to “follow Jesus?”
- How can we be “ashamed of Jesus and His words?”
Luke 9:57-62 - Examine the issues involved with each person - thoughtless following, excuse making
and second thoughts.
Luke 14:25-35
- If anyone would come after me… A disciple loves Jesus more than any other person (v.26).
- A disciple loves Jesus in spite of any persecution (v.27).
- A disciple loves Jesus more than any possession (v.33).
- Count the cost (vv.28-30): it’s the most important decision of your life!
- Consider the alternatives (vv.31-32): Surrender or lose everything! It’s a decision for the rest of your life (vv.34-35).
Key Phrase: Surrender or lose everything! It’s a decision for the rest of your life