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December 4, 2011

Discipleship 101

Speaker: Pastor Joe Ricchuiti
Series: Discipleship 101, John
Passage: John 1:40-51

Characteristics of a Disciple (What should a disciple learn?)

 1.  A disciple is learning to put Christ first in their lives. Matthew 6:19-34

 2.  A disciple is learning to put everything under the control of Christ: money, time, family, marriage, friendships, work. 1 Peter 3:15

 3.  A disciple is learning to die to self, to come alive to Christ and the Holy Spirit within. Mark 8:34

 4.  A disciple is learning about proper goals in life. Philippians 3:12-14

 5.  A disciple is one who is learning to love Christ. Matthew 22:34-40

 6.  A disciple is one who is learning to keep His commandments in all areas of life:  purity, relationships, right and wrong, ethics, integrity. John 14:15

 7.  A disciple is learning to take everything to Christ, even the smallest things in their lives, day to day incidences and concerns, "haphazard circumstances" (Oswald Chambers) Philippians 4:6,7

 8.  A disciple is learning to be obedient to the will of God. Colossians 1:9

 9.  A disciple is one who is learning to please God in every way. Colossians 1:10

10.  A disciple is one who is learning to speak to God in prayer, learning to bring all their needs before God. Matthew 6:9-13

11.  A disciple is one who is learning to love God's Word. 1 Peter 2:2; Hebrews 5:11-14

12.  A disciple is one who is learning to bring every thought into the captivity of Christ, bringing their thoughts and attitudes in line with the Word of God whether about marriage, family, politics, etc. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

13.  A disciple is one who is learning to care for others. Philippians 2:4

14.  A disciple is one who is learning to serve others. Luke 22:26-27

15.  A disciple is one who is learning to let God's Spirit dominate his life. Ephesians 5:18

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Topics: Disciple, Discipleship, Discipleship 101, John
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Joe Ricchuiti Senior Pastor & Elder Pastor Joe Ricchuiti graduated in 1982 from Dallas Theological Seminary. He holds a Master's Degree in Theology. He's been pastor of Del Rio Bible Church since its inception. Joe and … Learn More »

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