Disciple-- Come and See Questions for Reflection and Discussion

What conclusions can be drawn about a disciple from the following scriptures?—these passages will highlight both the high call of discipleship as well as the failures of disciples. The point is that discipleship is messy and requires a life long pursuit.



Matthew 10:24—



Matthew 16:23—



Matthew 17:16-17—



Mark 10:13-14—



Luke 14:26—



Luke 14:33—



John 14:9—



John 19:38—





In the message, Disciple: What do you want from me?, being a disciple was defined as “the irreplaceable and lifelong task of following and becoming like Jesus by embodying His message.” Why is it important to understand that this is a lifelong task?



Read John 1:35-50. Of John the Baptist, Andrew, Philip and Nathaniel with whom do you most identify? John the Baptist—a bold, decisive decision, Andrew easily believes John’s testimony and invites others to join Jesus, Philip believes with limits, Nathaniel needed to see for himself.



What do you want from Jesus?