Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 5:19
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. —Matthew 7:24

Big Idea: You are

Intro: The dichotomy of effort and training. How have I grown?

I will not

1. What is a disciple of Jesus?

• a. 2 Cor 3:18 “being transformed into his image.”
• b. Mark 8:34 “follow me.”
• c. 2 Timothy 3:10 “have followed my teaching, my conduct,”

Eugene Peterson referred to discipleship as a “

The Lifestyle of an apprentice is all about

2. Why does it matter if I am a disciple of Jesus?

God wants me to

• a. Ephesians 4:15 “We are to grow up in every way into him”
• b. 2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
• c. James 1:22-24 “Be doers of the Word”

I want to experience

3. How do I live as a disciple?

• a. Four Stages of Apprenticeship
  
  1. I Do; You Watch
  2. I Do; You Help
  3. You Do; I Help
  4. You Do; I Watch
• b. Instruction, Investment, and Imitation
  
  1. Be With Jesus
     
     1. Matt 11:28 “Come to me”
     2. Mark 3:14 “So that they might be with Him”
     3. Acts 4:13 “They recognized they had been with Jesus”
  2. Become Like Jesus
     
     1. 1 Corinthians 11:1 “Be imitators”
     2. 2 Cor 3:18 “transformed into the same”
     3. Eph 4:22-24 “put on the new self, created after the likeness of God”
  3. Do as Jesus Did
     
     1. John 14:12 “Do the works that I do”
     2. Mark 10:45 “Did not come to be served, but to serve”

Practice

4. What is Calvary’s role in helping you?

People can waste

• a. Developing Leaders to Imitate
• b. Open Gatherings to Closed Gathers
• c. Intentional Discipleship Relationships

Know who you are

Small Group Questions

1. What did God teach you through this passage and sermon? Share the work of God in your heart with the group.

2. What questions did this passage and sermon raise in your mind?

3. Discuss the significance of the three aspects of apprenticeship: Be With Jesus, Become Like Jesus, and Do as Jesus Did. How do these aspects contribute to your overall life as a disciple? How can the group assist you in those specific areas?

4. Share your thoughts on the responsibility of each individual to follow Jesus. In what ways can you actively take charge of your discipleship journey?

5. Share how you have or will identify your twelve and make a covenant with your three. Pray for The Spirit to enhance the depth and accountability of these discipleship relationships.