The lifestyle of a disciple is different from that of cultural Christianity.  Joe Crocker continues in our series by talking about disciples that make disciples.  Disciples are devoted followers of Jesus Christ and are growing in love for the Father and for others in their community and world.  Our daily activities should represent a redeemed life, even though the activities may not be “normal” for those around us.

So what does a biblically normal disciple look like?  A biblically normal disciple loves God and people.  Jesus does not ask us to do something that he wasn’t willing to do Himself.  A biblically normal disciple also has faith in Jesus and will go.  He recognizes the cost of following Him.  We need to understand that to follow Jesus, it will cost everything!  A disciple lives in a way that pleases God and not the culture.  Jesus understood the tension we would experience as Christians living in a hostile ideological environment.  The authors of the New Testament also encouraged us to continue in our relationships with the world around us, but to be careful to live in a way that pleases God, not the culture.

Joe leaves us with an Acronym from Dave Ferguson.  The Acronym is B.L.E.S.S.  B-begin with prayer and worship.  L-listen.  E-eat.  S-serve.  S-story.

As an individual, where do you see yourself in following the commands of Jesus?  What challenges you in the Bible verses you heard today?  What challenges you in the testimonies heard today?