What is a disciple?
The Bible defines disciples as people who:
-are willing to submit to and follow Christ's teaching and guidance (John 8:31 &14:23)
-make following and living like Christ their first priority (Luke 9:23)
-are committed to spreading the message of the Gospel around the world (Matthew 28:18-20)
-love others as Christ loves them (John 13:34-35)
What are the promises of becoming a disciple?
In the Gospel of John 15:1-17, 26-27, Jesus promises that those who are His disciples will:
-bear fruit (verses 5,8,16)
-have prayers answered (verse 7,16)
-remain in His love (verse 10)
-have Joy (verse 11)
-love others (verses 12,17)
-be His friend (verse 14)
-be given the Holy Spirit (verse 26)
-testify about Him (verse 27)
How do we work to accomplish this at Valleybrook?
-We commit to learn the Word of God individually and together
(through the Like Jesus Discipleship Study, Bible Studies, Sunday school, Youth group & VBS programs, small group study, & hearing the Word
proclaimed through Biblical preaching)
-We will strive to learn and imitate Jesus' life and ministry
(provide ministry, outreach, and service opportunities in our local community)
-We strive to hold each other accountable
-We strive to seek out and teach others to be disciples of Jesus Christ
The Bible defines disciples as people who:
-are willing to submit to and follow Christ's teaching and guidance (John 8:31 &14:23)
-make following and living like Christ their first priority (Luke 9:23)
-are committed to spreading the message of the Gospel around the world (Matthew 28:18-20)
-love others as Christ loves them (John 13:34-35)
What are the promises of becoming a disciple?
In the Gospel of John 15:1-17, 26-27, Jesus promises that those who are His disciples will:
-bear fruit (verses 5,8,16)
-have prayers answered (verse 7,16)
-remain in His love (verse 10)
-have Joy (verse 11)
-love others (verses 12,17)
-be His friend (verse 14)
-be given the Holy Spirit (verse 26)
-testify about Him (verse 27)
How do we work to accomplish this at Valleybrook?
-We commit to learn the Word of God individually and together
(through the Like Jesus Discipleship Study, Bible Studies, Sunday school, Youth group & VBS programs, small group study, & hearing the Word
proclaimed through Biblical preaching)
-We will strive to learn and imitate Jesus' life and ministry
(provide ministry, outreach, and service opportunities in our local community)
-We strive to hold each other accountable
-We strive to seek out and teach others to be disciples of Jesus Christ
