Understanding the Cost of Discipleship and Youth's Response to Jesus
This lesson delves into the significance of discipleship and the sacrifices involved in following Jesus, emphasizing the call, conversion, consecration, and commitment required. Through biblical references and teachings, it explores the transformation and growth expected in a disciple's life, highlighting the principles of self-denial, love, faith, and obedience. The devotion and fervor of young believers towards living out their faith authentically are underscored as essential components of genuine discipleship.
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THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Youth Search the Scriptures Lesson 13 MEMORY VERSE: And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me (Mark 8:34). TEXT: Matthew 8:18-22;Mark 8:31-38; Luke 9:57-62; 14:25-35
Introduction The cost of a material is the price placed on it, and it determines its value. The greatest thing that can happen to any youth on earth is to be among the disciples of Jesus. Who is a disciple? A disciple is a believer who learns the basic principles of how to be like his Master, our Lord Jesus Christ and ready to pay any price to be like him. 2
SUB-TOPICs 1: CALL AND CONVERSION TO GENUINE DISCIPLESHIP 2: CONSECRATION AND COMMITMENT OF GROWING DISCIPLE 3: CONDITION AND CROWN FOR DISCIPLES 3
1. CALL AND CONVERSION TO GENUINE DISCIPLESHIP Acts 3:19; 5:30,31; 8:12; Matthew 8:18-22; 18:3; Mark 8:31-38; Galatians 5: 22, 24. The response of youths to God s call should be done promptly, intelligently and unquestionably. Matt 11:28. All youths are born into sin, and to respond to Jesus call, there s a need for: 1.Confession of sins, 2.Believe in the death of Christ for the remission of their sin. 3.Accept Christ as the lord and Savior, and 4.Forsake all their confessed sins.
Point 1 Cont. After conversion, some of the fruits of the spirit evident in that live are: 1. Selfless love for God and their fellow human beings. 2. Joy of salvation due to freedom from guilt and condemnation. 3. Peace with God and their fellow human beings. 5. Gentleness and having concern for others. 4. Longsuffering during persecution. 7. Faith in God and His words, as the final authority in everything. 8. Meekness like Christ, unlike unbelievers who are proud like Satan. 6. Full of good works like God the Father 9. Self-discipline 5
2. CONSECRATION AND COMMITMENT OF GROWING DISCIPLE Matthew 8:18-22; 19:28-30; Galatians 6:7-9; John 6:67-69. There is no room for stagnancy in Christianity. When a Christian youth is committed to Christ, such a life will have the following marks: Supreme love for Christ (Luke 14:26) Constant denial of self (Matthew 16:24) Deliberate choosing the way of the cross Zealously following Christ (Matthew 16:24) Fervent love for Christ s followers Exaltation of God s word above human opinions (John 8:31) Prompt and complete obedience to God s word (John 15:7-8) Consistent fruit-bearing (John 15:5) 6
3. CONDITION AND CROWN FOR DISCIPLES Matthew 19:27-30; Mark 10:28-31; John 14:1-3; Luke 18:28-30; Reve 2:10. Behold, we have forsaken all and followed thee; what shall we have, therefore? Matthew 19:27 Abundant rewards await overcoming and victorious Christian youths in this world and in eternity. Christian youths today can fulfill the demands of discipleship just as Christ s disciples did. The disciples fulfilled the conditions; we can also do the same.
Conclusion Being one of Christ's disciples is the greatest thing to be on earth. The more of His grace in Christian youths, the more you experience God s supernatural power, success, healthy life, provision, promotion, strength, protection, peace of mind, breakthrough, wisdom, victory over all enemies, and eternal life. 8
Q & A Question 1: Who is a disciple? Question 2: What are the marks of a genuine Christian youth Question 3: What are the marks of true discipleship Question 4: What are the rewards for being a genuine disciple? 9
