THE ESSENCE OF DISCIPLESHIP

Part One

Luke 9:23

A. Defining a “Disciple.”

B. The Problem of False Disciples

1. An Example - ________________

a. He loved the things of the world more than ________________________________.

b. His life was characterized by ___________.

c. He was in it for what he __________________.

C. A False Understanding of Discipleship

1. _________________ Christianity.

2. Accept Christ as Savior but reject him as _________.

I. THE SINE QUA NON OF DISCIPLESHIP

A. __________________________

What Does it Mean?

1. Self-denial is an _______________________.

How Do I Do It?

1. It involves a radical _______________________ of priorities (Isa. 14:12-14).

2. It involves _________________________ (Luke 14:26).

3. It involves whole-hearted ___________________ (Luke 9:57-62).