BECOMING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS

Definition: Greek mathetes meaning learner, follower, imitator, pupil

I.  REFERENCES FROM SCRIPTURE:

1. Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. Romans 6:10-22 “For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
3. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
4. John 1:12-13 “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believer on his name.  Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
5. John 3:3 “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
6. Matthew 7:21-23 “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.  Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name?  And in they name have cast out demons?  And in thy name done many wonderful works?  And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
7. Romans 10:1-13 “But what saith it?  The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: That is, the word of faith, which we preach; that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  For the Scripture saith whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: For the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.  For whosever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

II. EXAMPLES FROM PETER’S LIFE:

1.          Matthew 4:18-20 “Follow me and I will make you to become…”

2.          Matthew 16:16-19 “Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God…”

3.          Matthew 14:28-31 “Peter walked on water.”

4.          Matthew 16:22-23 “Get thee behind me Satan.”

5.          John 13:6-11 “Thou shall not wash my feet.”

6.          Matthew 26:33-35 “I will never be offended.”

7.          Matthew 26:51 “Peter cuts off Malacus’ ear.”

8.          Matthew 26:69-75 “Peter’s denial and repentance.”

9.          John 21:1-23 “If you love me, tend my sheep.”

10.      Acts 2:1-40 “Peter baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost.”