Next Week's Bible Study

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Called to Follow Jesus

The Call for Obedient Response

How should I respond to Jesus’ call to discipleship?

 Bible Truth:  Jesus’ authoritative call to discipleship demands prompt response, total commitment to him, and

                      readiness to work with His other disciples.

*Just for fun - Finish this statement,  “A time I took a big chance but it paid off was… “

Obey Readily   or   “Compliance”     (Mark 1: 16-20)

1.      One of today’s prevalent attitudes is for people to “keep their options open.” What does this phrase really mean? What are some ways / why do people put this attitude into practice?

2.      What do you think Jesus meant when He said, “Come, follow Me”?

3.      Although the disciples Jesus called had prior contact with Him, they made an immediate decision to follow Him when He called them. Did you respond to Jesus’ call immediately, or did you wait? Why?

4.      Jesus used the illustration of “fishers of men” when calling fishermen. What illustration might Jesus use if He were calling you from your current profession?

     What was the main idea that Jesus had in mind when He said, “I will make you fishers of 

     men”?

Commit Totally  or  “Commitment”           ( Mark 2: 13-14)

1.      What do we know about Levi?

2.      What differences / similarities do you see in the response of Levi compared to the fishermen?  (Consider their costs in committing to follow Christ.)

3.      Discuss the insecurities/fears people might experience in total commitment to Christ. How do these compare to the security/assurances we have as a devoted follower of Christ.

Join Others To Do Jesus’ Work    or      “Cooperation”            (Mark 3: 13-19)

1.      What are the two purposes given for Jesus selecting the 12?

2.      What does it mean to be “with Him”? To be “sent out” by Him?

3.      Do you think the disciples found working with each other easy? Discuss the advantages and for Jesus calling such diverse and ordinary people?

4.      How can we team up to do Jesus’ work, what does that mean to you?

Review/Personal Application

Ø      Is there an area where you are afraid to totally commit to Jesus that you need to pray about?

Care and Prayer:  How can we help one another through prayer