Destination of Discipleship

The Lifelong Journey of Discipleship

The Destination of Discipleship

John 14:1-15  (15:7-8)

   Hopefully we have made the choice to become disciples.  The subject of study is Jesus and we can do nothing better than simply following Him wherever and however He leads us.  Since following implies movement we have to understand where movement may be taking us.  Most of the time it is enough to keep focused on Jesus but to know where He is leading is crucial to proper development along the way.  So where is Jesus leading us?  What is so special about the destination we are striving to reach?  If simply following is not enough, what else should we be doing in order to: A. keep following Him.  B, realize the solidarity in moving in our own direction as well.  Well anyway let’s let John help us unpack the deep theological truth to this destination.  To reach it we have to understand and follow…

 

The Declaration of a Disciple’s Destination.

   Are we of the “way” or “in” the way?

1.    Jesus “IS” the WAY!

2.    Jesus “IS” the TRUTH!

3.    Jesus “IS” the LIFE!

 

The Direction of the Disciple’s Departure

  In order to embark we must meet three criteria.

1.    We have to have Profound Revelation.

2.    We have to have Proper Resources.

3.    We have to take Personal Responsibility.

 

The Drive of the Disciple’s Development

  As disciples mature they produce more and more evidence

   of their development.

   But no disciple will move 1 inch without exercising faith.

   It’s all about God and never about us!

     

The Danger of the Disciple’s Delinquency

  Do you love Jesus?

  Are ya doing what He tells ya to do?

  What exactly would that be then?  Can you describe it?