Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Discipleship (part IV)

June 19th, 2011
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Christ’s word teaches us about discipleship.

Mark 8:34-38

• We must desire to follow Christ
• We must deny self and take up our cross
• We must lose our life to save it
• We must not be ashamed of Jesus

Christ’s encounters with people teach about discipleship

Luke 9:57-62

• Luke 9:57-58 “Count the cost”, commitment is more than a decision.
• Luke 9:59-60 “Deny self and follow Christ now,” give up the security and comforts of home.
• Luke 9:61-62 “Remove all rivals and distractions from your relationship with Christ.” Make Him all in all.

Matthew 19:16-22 Mark 10:17-22 Luke 18:18-23

• Deny and crucify self.
• Give up everything.
• Love Christ intensely.

Key Phrase: Make Him all in all