[The Mayor]

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Discipleship 101
October 1, 2010

Because I am not a “fix it” kind of guy, I had to call a friend who is a great handyman to make some repairs in my home recently. He came over, and I gave him my list. But to my surprise, he told me I would be doing the repairs myself! He modeled for me how to do it, instructed me along the way, and stayed with me. I followed his example and successfully made the repairs. This modeling seems close to what Jesus did when He called His first disciples.

When Jesus called those men to follow Him, He wanted them to be with Him and to teach the good news of the kingdom of God (Mark 1:14,39; 6:12). The first job would require being under the immediate super-vision of Jesus—learning His words and interpretation of the Scriptures and watching His behavior. For the second task, Jesus sent them out to preach (Mark 3:14-15)—saying what He said and doing what He did. As they carried out these tasks, they were to be dependent on Jesus.

Today, Jesus is still calling His followers to this simple, yet powerful process of discipleship—being with Him, following His instructions, and living His example. Are you one who is dependent on Him as you’re following Him today?

For Further Study
For help in drawing near to the Lord to learn from Him,
read the online resource Keeping Our Appointments
With God at www.discoveryseries.org/q0718

Discipleship is relational and experiential.

Read: Mark 3:13-19

[Jesus] appointed twelve, that they might be with Him and that He might send them out to preach. —Mark 3:14

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 11-13; Ephesians 4

[geologist]

John 14:12
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”
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6:7-9 (King James Version)

“7.Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8.For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

9.And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

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quite a hope and challenge: first we must believe it, then we must do it.

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, Mayor.
Thank you for sharing ODB again this morning.

Wishing you a Fabulous Friday.
Good luck with the campaign.

[pollywog]

Good Evening Mayor....Thank you for your faithful posting from My Daily Bread.

If you didn't post this every day, it would certainly be missed!!! SO I am taking this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU!!!!!!