Introduction:
What Kind of Disciple Should I Be and Should I Train? (1 Kings 19:19-21)
- A disciple who Joyfully Responds to God’s call. (1 Kings 19:19-20a)
1 John 5:3 - For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
- A disciple who willingly sacrifices whatever Gets In the Way . (1 Kings 19:20b-21a)
Luke 9:61-62 - Yet another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home.” Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 - Let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith.
- A disciple who humbly remains Submissive and Teachable . (1 Kings 19:21b)
2 Kings 2:12 - And Elisha saw it and he cried, “My father, my father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw him no more. Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.
1 Corinthians 4:15 - For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel.
Titus 2:3 - Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good...
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Small Group Discussion
Read 1 Kings 19:19-21
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What holds you back from being faithfully discipled and faithfully discipling?
Who has poured into you and shaped the Christian you are today?
Who is the Lord calling you to disciple right now and what steps can you take to make this happen?
Breakout
Pray for one another.