THE REALITY OF REAL DISCIPLESHIP (PART 2)

THE REALITY OF REAL DISCIPLESHIP (Part 2)
Matt. 10:34-42; Selected Scriptures


1. Those who commit to follow Christ must realize that Christ’s agenda conflicts with man’s agenda (v. 34; Matt. 5:9; cf. Isa. 9:6; 55:8-9).

2. Those who commit to follow Christ will experience personal conflict, strife & hatred with family members (vv. 35-36, 21; Matt. 24:10, 12).

3. Those who commit to follow Christ will not idolize their family but must be willing to abandon one’s own family if necessary (v. 37; Gen. 22:1-3, 6, 9-12; cf. Heb. 11:17-19).

4. Those who commit to follow Christ must be willing to sacrifice their own lives if necessary for the gospel (v. 38; Matt. 16:24).

5. Those who commit to follow Christ must understand the value of possessing eternal life over the temporal pleasures of the world (v. 39; Matt. 19:23-26; Mk. 8:36-37).

6. Those who commit to follow Christ know the reward that comes to souls who respond to Christ and the blessing of sharing truth with others (v. 40; Lk. 10:16; Gal. 4:14).

7. Those who commit to follow Christ are motivated by the reward & blessing that comes to those who accept the gospel & support it (vv. 41-42; Matt. 25:31-46).