The 7 Practices of the Followers of Christ
Memory Verse: John 8:31 (HCSB) So Jesus said to the
Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, you really are My
disciples.
Introduction: Acts 4:13; Luke 5:1-11
(Greek)
mathetes--a disciple, a student, a
pupil, a learner or a follower of a teacher.
1. They are Attentive to Jesus Christ
Luke 5:3–4
2. They are Responsive to the instructions of Jesus.
Luke 5:5–6, 10–11,
27–28; John 8:31; 14:15
3. They are humble in character.
Luke 5:8; Isaiah 6; 59:2; Jeremiah 1:1-10.
4. They are followers of Jesus Christ
Luke 5:10–11; 27–28; 9:62,
23; Mark 10:28; 1 Corinthians 11:1
“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The
Cost of Discipleship
Illustration: originally shared by John Murphy. About Eric Liddell,
who was portrayed in the film, “Chariots of Fire,”
5. They Love, Learn, and Live the Word of God
John 8:31; 8:31;
15:14; Psalm 119:97; Acts 17:11
“Scripture
is needed as guide and teacher for anyone who would come to God the creator.”--
John Calvin
6. They Share the Gospel of Christ with others
Matthew 28:19–20; Proverbs
11:30; 2 Timothy 2:2
7. They Love God and People
John 13:35; Matthew
22:36–40; James 2:15–17;1 John 3:17–18
