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Called to Follow Jesus

Jesus’ Authority to Call Disciples

By what authority does Jesus call me to be His disciple?

*Just for fun – When the mail comes, what do you open and read first?

Jesus Authority Is Based On His Deity (Mark 1:1)

1. What is meant by “Deity”?

2. The name “Jesus” identified Him as Savior; the title “Christ” presented Him as the Messiah (deliverer and ruler of the Jews). But as “Son of God”, Jesus’ Sonship designated Him as supernatural.
   
   How do the following verses affirm Jesus’ deity?
   

John 1:18
John 5:22, 23
John 10:10
John 10:28-30
John 10:31, 37-38
Matthew 26:28
Matthew 28:18

3. What is the most compelling evidence to you personally that Jesus is God? Why?

Jesus’ Authority Is Revealed In His Power To Transform (Mark 1:2-8)

1. What does the phrase “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit” mean? Discuss how this relates to Jesus’ ability to transform people. Give examples from the Bible . . . from your own personal experience.

Jesus Authority Was Confirmed By God’s Endorsement (Mark 1:9-11)

1. Identify how these verses make reference to the three persons of the Trinity. Discuss the significance of the Trinity in terms of Jesus’ authority to call disciples.
   
   *Mark 9:2-7 depicts a similar endorsement

2. Look at two other references of Jesus’ existence prior to Marks’ testimony. How do they confirm His authority?
   John 1:1,14 Genesis 1:26; 3:22

Jesus Authority Is Demonstrated by His Victory Over Temptation

(Mark 1:12-13; Hebrews 4:14-16)

1. What does it mean to be tempted?
   
   

2. Why would the Spirit lead Jesus into a time of temptation?
   
   

3. Do you think the Holy Spirit leads believers into periods of temptation today? Why or why not? (see James 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 3:5)
   
   

4. What are some promises of God for when we face temptation?
   
   1 Corinthians 10:13 Hebrews 2:18; 4:16
   

5. How does Jesus’ victory over temptation reinforce His authority to call us His disciples?

Review/Personal Application:

• What did I learn about God or myself?

• What did I learn that I can use today?

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