First Principles · Pilot Edition · Study 4 of 11
A self-guided Bible study. Read the passages for yourself, then write down your own answers, questions and conclusions.
Day 1
• Acts 11:25-26 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What are Jesus' followers called?
2. What connection does the passage make between 'disciples' and 'Christians'?
3. What do you normally understand the word disciple to mean?
What would being a disciple of someone involve?
Day 2
• Luke 9:23-27 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. Who does Jesus say may come after Him?
2. What three things does He ask of that person?
3. What might 'deny yourself' mean?
4. Why does Jesus talk about gaining and losing life?
Day 3
• Luke 9:57-62 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What does each person say?
2. How does Jesus answer?
3. What seems to prevent wholehearted following?
4. Why do you think Jesus responds so strongly?
Day 4
• Mark 1:16-20 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What does Jesus invite these men to do?
2. What does He say He will teach them?
3. How quickly do they respond?
4. What changes because of their decision?
Day 5
• Matthew 28:18-20 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What authority does Jesus claim?
2. What does He command His followers to do?
3. What is a disciple supposed to learn?
4. What promise closes the passage?
Day 6
• Matthew 22:34-40 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What does Jesus call the greatest commandment?
2. What is second?
3. What does loving God with 'all' suggest?
4. How are love for God and love for people connected?
Day 7
• Luke 14:25-35 - Read NIV on YouVersion
1. What does Jesus actually ask of His followers?
2. Which parts seem attractive?
3. Which seem difficult?
Based on these passages, how would you define a disciple of Jesus?