To be a disciple means to be a follower. For Christians, this means being a follower of Jesus Christ. And being a disciple is hard! Jesus gave us a list of VERY difficult things that you must be willing to do if you want to be His disciple. You might not be called to do all of the things that He lists, but you definitely have to be willing to. And if you want to be a disciple of Jesus it’s going to be difficult no matter what. Following Jesus is hard but it is SO with it!
Bible Verses About Being a Disciple:
- Luke 14:25-33 | The cost of being a disciple
- Matthew 28:19 | Go and make disciples
- John 13:35 | They will know we are Christians by our love
- 1 John 2:3-6 | A disciple should keep God’s commandments
- Romans 8:18 | Being a disciple is so worth it!
Family Time Questions About Being a Disciple:
• What is a disciple?
• What are some hard things you may have to do in order to follow Jesus?
• Is being a disciple of Jesus Christ worth the struggle?
• What happens if you try to “be a disciple” your own way? Instead of God’s way?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you so much for all you have done for me. Please help me to follow you with all my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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